Domain Architect
£80-90,000 + permanent benefits + bonus
Flexible working - West Sussex
A leading private utility organisation is looking to strengthen their architecture practice, by recruiting a Domain Architect, focusing on their "Capital Delivery" Domain. You will work closely with the business to define, maintain, and evolve the strategic and architectural roadmap, acting as a bridge between enterprise and solution architecture.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Domain Strategy & Roadmap
Develop and maintain the architectural roadmap for the Capital Delivery domain, ensuring alignment with business objectives and overall enterprise architecture strategy
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand current and future needs, translating them into strategic initiatives and actionable roadmaps/plansStakeholder & Vendor Management
Engage with senior business stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into architectural solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes
Collaborate with vendors, partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of solutionsOversight & Governance
Lead the design authority for the Capital Delivery domain, ensuring architectural standards, principles, and practices are applied consistently across all projects and programs
Conduct quality reviews and assessments of architectural deliverables to ensure robustness, scalability, and compliance
Serve as the escalation point for architecture-related issues during delivery, actively addressing risks, issues, and dependenciesTeam Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and guide a team of solution architects within the Capital Delivery domain
Work closely with the Demand Manager and PMO to understand and prioritise demand, ensuring optimal resource allocation
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Familiarity with the Capital Delivery domain or similar environments (e.g., infrastructure, utilities)