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Head of Application Development & Programme IT Architect
United Kingdom
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MSc Information TechnologyChange ManagementData ArchitectureOracle DatabasesPRojects IN Controlled Environments Version 2 (PRINCE2)Scrum MethodologySystems IntegrationCloud Migration
IT Architecture & Strategy
Expertise in designing and delivering technical and data architecture for large-scale transformation programmes, including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), integration engines, and cloud migration strategies.
Project Management (PRINCE2 & Agile/Scrum)
Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner and Agile Scrum Master with extensive experience leading complex IT projects, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering solutions using both waterfall and agile methodologies.
ORACLE & Java Development
Deep technical knowledge of ORACLE databases, PL/SQL, and Java development, including building enterprise systems, introducing Java technology into development teams, and implementing ORACLE Fusion in the Cloud.
People Management
Proven track record of managing multiple teams, including up to 6 teams with 6 direct reports and 25 indirect reports, overseeing budgets of up to 6 million GBP.
Contract & Supplier Management
Extensive experience in negotiating and managing contracts with major software and application suppliers including ORACLE, Ellucian, and Tribal.
Change Management (Prosci)
Prosci-certified change management professional with experience leading significant organisational and system change programmes within higher education environments.
BCS Business Analysis
Qualified in BCS Business Analysis, with a strong background in requirements gathering, process design, and aligning IT solutions to business strategy.
Enterprise Service Bus & BizTalk
Introduction and implementation of Enterprise Service Bus solutions using Microsoft BizTalk, moving organisations from point-to-point integrations to modern integration architectures.
Cloud Migration
Development and execution of cloud migration strategies, including moving university systems to the cloud and implementing ORACLE Fusion as a cloud-based Finance/HR platform.
Expertise in designing and delivering technical and data architecture for large-scale transformation programmes, including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), integration engines, and cloud migration strategies.
Project Management (PRINCE2 & Agile/Scrum)
Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner and Agile Scrum Master with extensive experience leading complex IT projects, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering solutions using both waterfall and agile methodologies.
ORACLE & Java Development
Deep technical knowledge of ORACLE databases, PL/SQL, and Java development, including building enterprise systems, introducing Java technology into development teams, and implementing ORACLE Fusion in the Cloud.
People Management
Proven track record of managing multiple teams, including up to 6 teams with 6 direct reports and 25 indirect reports, overseeing budgets of up to 6 million GBP.
Contract & Supplier Management
Extensive experience in negotiating and managing contracts with major software and application suppliers including ORACLE, Ellucian, and Tribal.
Change Management (Prosci)
Prosci-certified change management professional with experience leading significant organisational and system change programmes within higher education environments.
BCS Business Analysis
Qualified in BCS Business Analysis, with a strong background in requirements gathering, process design, and aligning IT solutions to business strategy.
Enterprise Service Bus & BizTalk
Introduction and implementation of Enterprise Service Bus solutions using Microsoft BizTalk, moving organisations from point-to-point integrations to modern integration architectures.
Cloud Migration
Development and execution of cloud migration strategies, including moving university systems to the cloud and implementing ORACLE Fusion as a cloud-based Finance/HR platform.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Serving as Programme IT Architect for the student transformation programme StARS, providing technical and data architecture, leading configuration and development of new tools including workflow engine, web page generator, and integration engine Ethos. Developed cloud migration strategy and led renegotiation of the Ellucian contract. Oversaw change management and baseline product transition.
Responsible for the entire Application Services department including application support and development. Managed strategic direction, operational support for all business systems, supplier management, and acquisition of new systems. Oversaw 6 teams with 6 direct reports and a budget of 6 million GBP.
Focused on IT strategy aligned to the University strategic plan, liaising with senior management and academics. Introduced Service Oriented Architecture and Enterprise Service Bus via Microsoft BizTalk. Led 3 teams of business analysts and developers. From 2016, led implementation of ORACLE Fusion Finance/HR system in the Cloud.