Convert the annual business plan into a clear, step-by-step blueprint for the future technology environment (Target State Architecture or TSA). You will manage the plans for moving from the current system to the future one, specifically for major initiatives, to make sure all projects are connected and support the overall business strategy.
You will be the top technical voice on the Architecture Review Board (ARB). Your role is to manage the 'Front Door' review process, making sure every single new project is checked for architectural soundness and fit before it can be approved for budget.
You will ensure that every strategic bid includes a ring-fenced "remediation budget" (typically 15-20%) to prevent the long-term erosion of the estate.
Produce and maintain the "Level Zero" Architecture Mapa simplified, one-page executive view of the CCS technology estate used for ExCo and Board-level decision-making.
Partner with Business Architecture to create Enterprise Blueprints. You will take high-level strategic goals (e.g., "Improve SME Spend") and map them to specific technical capabilities and data flows required to deliver that outcome.
You will establish and enforce the Secure by Design and Data First architectural principles. You will set the non-negotiable Guardrails (rules) that product teams must follow to ensure technical consistency, interoperability, and security across the organization.
Provide Architecture-as-a-Service to senior stakeholders, moving from "activity-based" updates to "outcome-based" advice. You will mentor a team of up to 5 architects, establishing a formal competency framework to elevate the teams strategic influence.
Responsible for documenting the Architecture Steer papers that drive cross-functional alignment on multi-million pound investments. While product teams handle standard designs, you will personally author the High-Level Designs (HLDs) for the most complex, business-critical projects to ensure they remain resilient and strategically aligned. You will act as the "bridge" between the executive vision and the engineering squads, translating high-level goals into actionable technical blueprints.
