USEnterprise Architect
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- 29/07/26
- London, London
- £800 - 900 per day
- Contract
- Architecture
- Full time
Job role
Enterprise Architect - Engineering / Maintenance & Repair Programme
UK (Hybrid) | 6-Month Contract | £Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) | Major enterprise transformation programme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in a major engineering transformation programme. This position sits within a large-scale technology modernisation initiative and will provide architectural leadership across a complex engineering estate, helping to shape the future technology roadmap, governance model and target architecture.
Our client is undertaking a multi-year transformation of its engineering technology landscape. While a key programme involves the implementation of a new Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) platform, the focus of this role extends far beyond a single programme, encompassing the wider application ecosystem, governance, strategy and long-term technology direction.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to influence architecture strategy at enterprise scale
- Work on a business-critical transformation programme with executive visibility
- Shape the future-state engineering technology landscape
- Long-term engagement with significant extension potential beyond the initial contract term
Responsibilities
- Review and assess the current engineering technology landscape
- Define and govern the future-state architecture across engineering systems
- Develop technology roadmaps aligned to strategic business objectives
- Identify risks, gaps, duplication and opportunities for optimisation
- Establish and enforce architectural governance standards
- Provide architectural leadership across multiple programmes and initiatives
- Challenge and influence senior stakeholders where necessary
- Ensure technology investment decisions support long-term business outcomes
Requirements
- Strong balance of business acumen and technical architecture expertise
- Experience defining enterprise-wide architecture strategies and roadmaps
- Demonstrable governance and architecture assurance experience
- Ability to bridge business requirements and technology solutions
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge constructively
- Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments
Desirable Experience
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) domain knowledge
- Airline engineering systems experience
- Previous involvement in large-scale technology transformation programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools. Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.
Right to work in the UK is required for this role.
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