Lead Architect

Clearwater People Solutions

  • Crawley, West Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We're looking for a Lead Architect to join a major IT carve-out and transformation programme. This role will lead solution and enterprise architecture across multiple streams, ensuring technical strategy, governance, and delivery are aligned.
Key focus areas:
  • ERP implementation
  • HR & Payroll systems
  • Salesforce rollout
  • Infrastructure & networks transition
  • O365 & new desktop environment
  • Security & access control systems
  • Data migration
What you'll do:
  • Lead technical design and assure solution quality.
  • Run the Technical Design Authority with the Head of Design Authority.
  • Deliver key artefacts: high-level/detailed designs, operating models, interface specs, architecture patterns.
  • Evaluate and select products/solutions.
  • Mentor architects and provide technical leadership across the programme.
What we're looking for:
  • Proven Lead/Enterprise Architect on large-scale transformations.
  • Strong across infrastructure, ERP, CRM (Salesforce), security, O365, data migration.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and governance experience.
  • Able to deliver under pressure in fast-paced change environments.
Offer:
  • Outside IR35
  • 5-month contract (extension likely)
  • Hybrid working

Clearwater People Solutions