Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive their digital transformation strategy and shape their technical architecture capability.

About the Role

This is a senior technical leadership position reporting to the Head of Strategy, Architecture & Product. You will lead a small team of Solution Architects, oversee technical engineering resources across Agile Product Teams, and chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA).

You will define and maintain enterprise-level solution architecture across a diverse portfolio of services, supporting the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and cloud-native tools. The role includes deputising at senior boards, influencing investment decisions, and providing assurance of supplier-led designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Solution Architects and provide technical assurance across multiple Agile delivery teams
• Own and evolve the strategic solution architecture framework and roadmap
• Chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA) and govern solution-level architecture decisions
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Strategic Business Partners, and delivery partners
• Drive scalable, secure and performant technical solutions aligned with business and user needs
• Assure third-party architectural designs and manage supplier engagement
• Support governance, cyber resilience, data architecture, and cloud optimisation
• Champion a modern, product-based service model across IT and digital functions
• Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and architectural maturity

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in solution architecture with a track record in technical assurance
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and integration standards
• Experience chairing or contributing to architectural governance boards
• Ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders
• Clear understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF), ITIL, and security-by-design principles
• Passion for mentoring and building architectural capability in teams

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility
• Opportunity to shape digital outcomes for a large public sector organisation
• Real influence over design decisions and technology investment
• Access to structured leadership development and professional memberships (BCS)
• Collaboration with skilled technologists and delivery partners

Please note that previous applicants for this role need not apply.

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