Lead Enterprise Architect

Do you have strong technical Data design knowledge and experience? Do you want to develop blueprints, reference architectures and design patterns for data? Do you want to be part of a small core team of architects ensuring conformance of DWP's digital transformation to agreed architecture policies, principles and patterns? Do you see multiple architects struggling with the same issues or working in silos and think 'I could help make this better'? Are you good at engaging with senior influential architecture and product stakeholders? Do you want an opportunity to explore all the above to see if it's a good match for you? If so, we have an opportunity as a Lead Enterprise Architect with a deep skills, knowledge and experience of enterprise-wide data and data architecture. You will share your Data domain knowledge and experience to drive IT and data strategy, including definition of the tools and techniques most appropriate for the environment. The Architecture Strategy team is actively supporting a range of high-profile, strategic change initiatives across the Department, ensuring they are guided, shaped and aligned to deliver the best possible business outcomes. The role provides the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders across the transformation landscape, providing insight, challenge and strategic direction. This is a unique opportunity to influence major programmes and play a pivotal role in defining the future enterprise architecture for DWP. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. This Lead Enterprise Architect role leads at the highest level and is responsible for ensuring the strategy is developed, agreed and followed. At this role level, you will:

• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across domains or enterprises and actively seek opportunities for improvement.
• Support multiple communities and teams.
• Find and use best practice.
• Find and use emerging technologies and approaches.
• Inspire other enterprise architects and help them understand how to meet organisational goals.
• Horizon scan for external influences or risks.
• Support successful delivery of the long-term strategy.
• Be responsible for the overall direction of business and digital capabilities.