Lead Portfolio & Solution Architect

Join Our Team as a Lead Portfolio & Solution Architect!

About the Role
Are you ready to shape the future of IT application architecture at Team Global Express. As the Lead Portfolio & Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing strategies that ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business goals. You’ll work closely with business and IT leaders to deliver solutions that address immediate needs while prioritizing technical excellence and agility.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making, champion innovative solutions, and lead the way in transforming our IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Strategy: Develop and communicate a cohesive strategy for your IT application portfolio, balancing short-term functionality with sustainable architecture.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, aligning technology solutions with strategic goals.
• Solution Design: Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant solutions, ensuring alignment with TGE’s standards.
• Technical Debt Management: Identify and address areas of inefficiency, advocating for improvements that enhance system flexibility and reduce technical debt.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and adaptability, integrating agile practices and mentoring team members to build architectural excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development, testing, and business teams to deliver holistic, executable solutions.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish robust review protocols to ensure all solutions meet security and regulatory standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with expertise in solution and enterprise architecture.
• Proven leadership in large-scale environments, preferably within logistics, supply chain, or customer-centric technology domains.
• Strong knowledge of application design frameworks, systems integration, and technology roadmaps.
• Proficiency in security and compliance protocols, agile methodologies, and DevOps principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, foster collaboration, and mentor technical teams effectively.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.