Enterprise Architect Manager

Job Description Enterprise Architect ManagerUp to 95,000 GBPOnsite WORKINGLocation: Bristol;Cheltenham;Gloucester , Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: PermanentJoin a global professional services organisation recognised by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, reflecting a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and leadership in delivering high-impact transformation across government and secure environments. With deep expertise in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and complex programme delivery, this organisation helps shape the UK Government's most critical Defence and National Security initiatives.Key DetailsRole: Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National SecurityLocations: London, Bristol, Cheltenham, or ManchesterClearance Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV)Role Type: PermanentThe Role - Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National SecurityAs an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will work at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data, helping define enterprise architecture vision, roadmaps, and operating models across complex government programmes. You will lead architectural thinking in secure environments, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure technology and data platforms deliver real, measurable value.This role is ideal for an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security who thrives on combining strategic thinking with practical delivery and enjoys shaping enterprise-wide outcomes that directly support national security.What You'll Be Doing as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National SecurityAs an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will:Translate business strategy into enterprise architecture vision, target states, and transformation roadmapsAssess the impact of strategic change across business, application, data, technology, infrastructure, and operationsLead the development of enterprise architecture blueprints, illustrating end-to-end technology landscapes, integrations, and data flowsProvide architecture leadership across complex digital reinvention and transformation programmesDevelop value cases and investment justifications to support executive decision-makingApply Lean and Agile enterprise architecture principles across complex technology environmentsConduct end-to-end vendor and platform assessments across technology, data, and integration layersAct as a trusted advisor between business, technology teams, and third-party suppliersEstablish and apply enterprise architecture governance, balancing standards with business outcomesLead the design and governance of enterprise data platform capabilities, including integration, automation, security, and complianceDefine and support implementation of enterprise architecture operating modelsDeliver enterprise architecture maturity assessments and improvement roadmapsStay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to drive innovation and changeKey RequirementsThe successful Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security will combine strong enterprise architecture expertise with the credibility to operate confidently in secure government environments.You will have:Experience working within secure UK Government environments (e.g., Defence, Public Safety, National Security)Hands-on experience across one or more architecture domains: Business, Application, Data, TechnologyBackground in large-scale, complex, or highly sensitive transformation programmesStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior audiencesExperience working across multi-disciplinary teams and operating at different levels of architectural abstractionKnowledge of hyperscale and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle, Salesforce, public cloud)An inquisitive mindset with interest in emerging technologies such as AI, data, cloud, automation, and roboticsExperience contributing to or designing AI-enabled solutionsDeveloped Vetting (DV) clearanceSet Yourself ApartWe are particularly interested in candidates who have:Deep knowledge of secure UK Government technology landscapesPrevious consulting experience in enterprise architecture or technology strategyExperience with Government Service Manual, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP), and UK Digital/Data strategiesExperience in enterprise architecture initiatives such as application rationalisation, re-platforming, modernisation, or data architecture transformationExposure to business capability models, process taxonomies, and maturity assessmentsHands-on experience with data platform architecture, including data quality, metadata, security, privacy, and complianceUnderstanding of public and private cloud architecturesExperience using enterprise architecture tools such as LeanIX, Avolution, Orbus, Bizzdesign, or similarRelevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, DCAM, AWS/Azure/GCP architecture)Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOKWhy Join as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security?Join a consulting organisation recognised by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired CompaniesShape enterprise architecture and technology solutions that underpin the UK Government's most critical Defence and National Security programmesWork within a collaborative, high-performing team of architects, strategists, and consultantsAccess structured career progression within a global advisory networkBe part of an organisation committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous professional developmentThis is a permanent role for candidates with DV clearance, offering the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and high-impact programmes in the UK.Reference: AON/AMC/EnterpriseArchDV#aaonJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07