Enterprise Architecture Manager | Technology Consulting (UK Security Clearance)

Enterprise Architecture • Manager  • Location: London / Hybrid • Business: BIP UK • Practice: xTech • AI and Data • Reporting to: UK xTech Leadership • Employment type: Full time About Us  Founded in 2003, BIP has established itself as a global consulting firm with strong capabilities in digital transformation. With over 6,000 professionals, our expertise spans industries and helps organisations navigate complex business and technology change.  BIP xTech is a global team that combines strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud, data, AI and engineering to deliver end-to-end transformations, from strategy and design through implementation, adoption and scale.  At BIP, we are committed to excellence, ethical conduct and a culture where people can grow through the integration of diverse skills, perspectives and expertise.  About the Role  We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architecture Manager to lead client engagements focused on enterprise architecture, technology governance, operating models, standards and strategic technology decision-making.  This is a client-facing consulting role combining architecture leadership, governance design, tooling strategy, delivery management and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work with senior business and technology leaders, architecture teams and delivery functions to establish practical, sustainable architecture capabilities and improve the quality, consistency and traceability of technology decisions.  The role requires a pragmatic consulting leader who can move confidently between executive discussions, detailed architecture analysis, governance forums and delivery oversight, while contributing to the growth of BIP xTech in the UK.  Key Responsibilities  Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Transformation  • Translate business strategies, operating model requirements and transformation objectives into enterprise architecture priorities, capability roadmaps and technology investment decisions.  • Apply business capability modelling, value-stream analysis and operating model techniques to identify transformation priorities and dependencies.  • Develop current-state, transition and target architectures, translating strategic objectives into pragmatic multi-year transformation roadmaps, investment priorities and transition states.  • Develop enterprise technology strategies aligned to business priorities, considering technology trends, technical debt, platform strategy, sourcing, resilience, security and investment priorities.  • Understanding of AI and generative AI technologies, their implications for enterprise architecture, and associated considerations including data, security, governance, responsible AI and technology adoption.  • Support technology investment decisions through options analysis, assessment of cost, risk, architectural fit, technical debt and strategic value.  Architecture Governance & Capability  • Lead enterprise architecture assessments and define architecture strategies, principles, standards, policies and target operating models.  • Design and embed proportionate architecture governance, decision rights, review processes and escalation routes.  • Establish and facilitate Architecture Review Boards, Design Authorities and related governance forums.  • Develop standards catalogues, reference architectures, reusable patterns and practical compliance mechanisms.  • Define measures for architecture maturity, adoption, conformance, value and continuous improvement.  Architecture Tooling & Knowledge Management  • Assess enterprise architecture tools, repositories, modelling practices, integrations, costs and user adoption.  • Define functional and non-functional requirements for architecture tooling and repository capabilities.  • Lead options assessments, vendor and tool evaluations, business cases, recommendations and implementation roadmaps.  • Establish sustainable approaches to manage architecture knowledge, decisions, standards, patterns and artefacts.  • Improve traceability across business capabilities, processes, applications, data and technology domains.  Architecture Assurance & Delivery  • Lead architecture assurance and design governance across complex programmes and technology change initiatives.  • Provide structured review and challenge of solution designs, architecture decisions and delivery artefacts.  • Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, security requirements and regulatory obligations.  • Manage engagement scope, plans, risks, dependencies, quality and delivery outcomes.  • Produce clear, decision-ready reports, roadmaps, recommendations and executive presentations.  Client, Team & Business Leadership  • Lead discovery, workshops, interviews and stakeholder sessions with senior business and technology leaders.  • Build trusted client relationships and translate complex architecture topics into clear business implications.  • Manage, coach and develop consultants and architects, providing constructive feedback, supporting career development and building architecture capability across BIP xTech.  • Contribute to proposals, bids, pitches, thought leadership and the continued growth of BIP xTech.  • Identify and shape new opportunities across enterprise architecture, governance and technology transformation.  Required Experience  * 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, IT Governance or Architecture Consulting.  • Proven experience leading enterprise architecture or technology governance engagements in large, complex organisations.  • Hands-on experience defining architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, repositories and operating models.  • Experience facilitating Architecture Review Boards, Design Authorities or equivalent decision-making forums.  • Experience assessing architecture tooling and developing options analyses, recommendations, business cases or implementation roadmaps.  • Experience managing client engagements, workstreams or multidisciplinary teams, including delivery planning, risk management and quality assurance.  • Strong executive stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, presentation and written communication skills.  • Commercial mindset, with experience contributing to proposals, bids, account development or opportunity shaping.  • Experience in consulting or professional services.  Technical Skills  Strong understanding of:  • Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methods, including TOGAF or equivalent approaches.  • Business, application, data and technology architecture.  • Architecture governance, standards management, design assurance and operating models.  • Capability modelling, application portfolio management, technology lifecycle management and roadmapping.  • Architecture repositories, metamodels, modelling standards and knowledge management.  • Enterprise architecture platforms such as LeanIX, ServiceNow, Ardoq, HOPEX or similar tools.  • Cloud platforms, modern technology landscapes and enterprise integration concepts.  • Security, risk, compliance and governance considerations within complex technology environments.  Essential Requirements  • Current UK Security Clearance at Security Check (SC) level  • Eligibility and willingness to undertake additional security vetting where required.  • Right to work in the United Kingdom.  • Ability to work on security-sensitive programmes and attend client sites when required.  Preferred Qualifications  • TOGAF certification or an equivalent enterprise architecture qualification.  • Experience in highly regulated or security-sensitive sectors, such as government, defence, critical infrastructure, energy, aerospace or financial services.  • Experience implementing or improving enterprise architecture tooling and repositories.  • Relevant certifications in architecture, cloud, security, service management or programme delivery.  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.  What Success Looks Like  The successful candidate will combine architecture credibility with strong consulting and problem solving skills. They will be able to structure ambiguous problems, establish effective governance, produce clear and actionable recommendations, and build confidence with both executive and technical stakeholders. They will also help grow BIP xTech capabilities by developing colleagues, supporting proposals and shaping new client opportunities.