Lead Solution Architect – M&A

We have an urgent opportunity for a Lead Architect to join our client on an initial 6 month contract to drive a major IT carve-out programme.

The organisation have recently gone through an acquisition and need a seasoned Architect that has worked on M&A’s programmes previously.

The Architect will need to have a broad background covering all aspects of IT, including but not limited to, ERP implementation, HR & Payroll, infrastructure, Access control systems, Networks, Security Systems, Data migration, O365

Key responsibilities

• Leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions
• Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government
• Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment
• Provide mentoring within teams
• Provide leadership to other architects
• Manage programme TDA in conjunction with the Head of Design Authority
• Business Architecture / Enterprise Architecture as required

The successful candidate will need to have;

• Previous experience of working on carve out/ mergers and acquisition programmes
• Broad architecture background with an emphasis on Infrastructure/Security/Application and integration
• Ability to write High level and low level design documents
• Experience working on implementations and integrations
• Ability to be hands on (this is not just a strategic role)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

This role has been deemed outside of IR35 and does require 2 days a week onsite in Horley with occasional travel to other sites.