Description
My Client Financial Services Client requires an Interim Head of Solution Architecture to take responsibility for running a team of FTEs and Partner resources and take responsibility for the governance and delivery of an inflight portfolio of projects.
The successful candidate will;
Lead the team of architects and programme resources to define, manage and maintain the architecture/technical strategy for the portfolio of projects
Work with the Programme Leads to ensure that the technical strategy is realised and supports the commercial and delivery commitments
Be experienced in the design & delivery of technology solutions in a Financial Services organisation
Governance of enterprise and solution architecture practices, tools and deliverables.
Have strong and broad knowledge of Software/Application Architecture
Excellent knowledge of architectural design principles, patterns and practices
Exceptional team leadership skills, including motivation, performance management, cultural awareness, and development
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills covering colleagues, partners/vendors and project sponsors.
Personal attributes;
Excellent record of project & programme delivery
Strong people management and leadership skills/hands on
Display a talent for change and continuous improvement
Establishing architectural standards within the specialist discipline of applications/data
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to command respect from sponsors, peers and team
Ability to balance short-term need with strategic aims
Flexible attitude and approach