Clearwater People Solutions Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Digital Enterprise Transformation Director to lead our client's digital transformation journey. This is a pivotal role that requires a strong understanding of business and operating models, financial analysis, risk management, and budgeting.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in enterprise-level agile methodologies and frameworks, in-depth knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to align internal and external stakeholders, ensuring best practices that are scalable, secure, and future-proof.
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £90,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The role requires frequent travel near to Maidstone, with an estimated two trips per week.
As a Digital Enterprise Transformation Director, you will be responsible for leading the architecture practice, overseeing multiple areas including Data, Solutions, Security, and Infrastructure. You will also be responsible for driving the design, governance, implementation, and adoption of technology architecture within the RENEW Transformation Programme.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Leading and managing the Architecture Project Team;
* Ownership and accountability for the design, governance, implementation, and adoption of technology architecture;
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align best practices;
* Working closely with colleagues across various entities and locations within the group to optimize system benefits, ensure consistency, and drive synergies;
* Overseeing and coordinating the architecture function across the enterprise.
The key areas of focus for this role include:
* Business Architecture: Guide organisational changes in processes, structures, and people;
* Information Architecture: Ensure seamless sharing of data across the organization;
* Solution Architecture: Develop strategic direction for the future solutions portfolio;
* Technical Architecture: Evolve and optimise the technical infrastructure;
* Security Architecture: Manage IT risks and facilitate secure data exchanges.
The key competencies required for this role include:
* Strong understanding of business and operating models, financial analysis, risk management, and budgeting;
* Expertise in enterprise-level agile methodologies and frameworks;
* In-depth knowledge of existing and emerging technologies;
* Ability to estimate financial impacts, apply multiple solutions to business problems, and understand the functionality of new technologies quickly;
* Comfortable balancing foundational work with innovative, agile approaches to ensure a unified and flexible architecture;
* A consulting mindset, with the ability to act as an innovative leader driving the organization's digital transformation.
We encourage candidates with the experience and passion to lead the architecture practice to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of our journey to the next level.