Director of Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

You will lead Arqiva’s technology innovators and represent us at industry events and forums, anticipating future technology trends and needs, modernising the technology portfolio, and driving common technology capabilities

This role is crucial in our journey to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors.

The role

• Recommend Arqiva technology strategy anticipating future portfolio needs whilst modernising portfolios
• Own technology roadmaps for cross-domain integration capabilities where required
• Manage strategic technology relationships with enterprise level technology partners, ensuring full collaboration with and from Engineering and Operations
• Define roadmaps for enterprise level strategic partners
• Define enterprise architecture governance & standards - facilitate and set cross-portfolio and domain technology standards and promote standards adherence
• Manage technology research & development activity creating a pipeline of potential future
  
  

technology opportunities

The person

To be great in this role you will have developed an inspirational leadership style and a creative and entrepreneurial mindset throughout your career. You will be ready to make bold decisions that will define the next formats for streaming and broadcast

Experience

• TOGAF (or Industry recognised/aligned Enterprise Architecture framework) certification required
• A recognised project management certification (e.g. PMI PMBOK, Prince2, etc.) and or ITIL qualification will be advantageous but not essential for this role
• Technological acumen – deep understanding of technological environment, markets, competitors and associated products and services
• Advanced stakeholder and supplier management skills and experience
• Experience in Project Management Frameworks, methodologies & Quality Management
• Experienced in developing compelling and successful business cases
  
  

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

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