1 to 25 of 26 Architecture Governance Jobs in the North West

Architecture Team Lead

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
shaping the technology landscape that supports our people, our clients and our business ambitions. About the role We're looking for an experienced IT Architecture Team Lead to lead and continue to improve the maturity of our UK Architecture function. This is a strategic leadership role with … strong delivery focus. You'll be responsible for defining architectural direction, ensuring technology decisions align with business priorities and establishing governance that enables secure, scalable and resilient technology solutions. Working closely with UK and Group IT teams, business leaders, Security, Data, Operations, Change Management and third-party suppliers ...

Senior Solution Architect - Data & Integration

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
with strong data, integration and Microsoft Azure expertise to lead the design of complex technology solutions for our clients. This is a client-facing architecture role requiring someone who can take ownership of end-to-end solution design, work across multiple architecture domains and translate complex business … understand requirements and develop end-to-end solution architectures. You'll take ownership of architectural decisions throughout delivery, ensuring solutions align with security requirements, architecture standards and the wider technology landscape. Data and integration will be important areas of focus, but you'll need to think beyond individual platforms ...

Solutions Architect

Hiring Organisation
Computer Futures
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600 - £650/day
primarily remote position, with infrequent onsite attendance expected for workshops held at one of the UK office locations* Expectations Lead end-to-end solution architecture and design. Produce and maintain architecture artefacts and documentation. Define integrations, APIs, and system interfaces. Ensure alignment with architecture, security, and governance standards. Provide technical leadership across Engineering, Security, and Delivery teams. Support planning, design reviews, and governance forums. Skills Needed Solution Architecture Enterprise & Integration Architecture API Design Security & Identity Architecture Architecture Governance Systems Integration Stakeholder Management Documentation & Communication Desirable Experience Digital transformation programmes Experience ...

Platform Engineering Manager - Design Engineering & Cloud Enablement

Hiring Organisation
Inizio
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
offices in the UK, or Dublin office (Citywest Business Campus) in Ireland. About the roleThe Platform Engineering Manager - Design Engineering & Cloud Enablement will lead architecture, cloud strategy, and network services across Inizio's corporate IT estate. You will set technical direction, governs standards, and lead senior engineers and architects … designing solutions for the wider Platform Engineering organisation. You will lead Design Engineering & Cloud Enablement and ensure Inizio's enterprise architecture remains consistent, scalable, secure, and supportable. You will translate technology strategy into practical engineering direction and develop a team operating as a true Centre for Enablement. ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership ...

AI Enterprise Architect

Location
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Description Purpose of the role: To define, direct and govern the bank’s target data architecture (inc. shared data environment, data model and standards) in support of business strategy, ensuring that data is accurate, secure and accessible to meet the needs of stakeholders. Accountabilities Development of the banks data … architecture strategy, including the translation of bank-wide goals and objectives into target data architecture and transition plan. Collaboration with stakeholders, including data operations, engineers and analysts, to provide subject matter expertise and share knowledge to promote standardised, consistent, safe and value‐driven data usage. Development and maintenance ...

Lead Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
TPXImpact Holdings Plc
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90,000
user-centered software and digital services for public sector clients. Lead Solution Technical Architects work closely with clients and development teams to design software architecture and guide delivery teams to turn the design into reality. As a Solution Architect, you will: Design technology solutions that are scalable, secure … user-centred Guide and support clients to make technology choices Own documentation and drive governance on behalf of development teams You will bring a technology-agnostic approach to solution design, ensuring that technology solutions meet the needs of users and stakeholders and help the client to deliver effective services. ...

HR & AI Systems Architect

Location
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Reporting to the Director of HR Technology (Engineering & Platform), this position sits at the intersection of HR systems, enterprise integration, and AI innovation, leading architecture decisions across Oracle HCM Cloud, Boomi, ServiceNow HRSD, Eightfold, LMS platforms, and the broader IT landscape. This role is the primary technical authority … platform architecture — defining how systems connect, how AI augments HR workflows, and how data flows reliably across the enterprise. The architect partners closely with HR Product Owners, IT/Enterprise Architecture, and vendor teams to deliver scalable, future‐ready solutions that support Fortive’s operating companies ...

HR – AI Systems Architect

Location
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Reporting to the Director of HR Technology (Engineering & Platform), this position sits at the intersection of HR systems, enterprise integration, and AI innovation, leading architecture decisions across Oracle HCM Cloud, Boomi, ServiceNow HRSD, Eightfold, LMS platforms, and the broader IT landscape. This role is the primary technical authority … platform architecture — defining how systems connect, how AI augments HR workflows, and how data flows reliably across the enterprise. The architect partners closely with HR Product Owners, IT/Enterprise Architecture, and vendor teams to deliver scalable, future‐ready solutions that support Fortive’s operating companies ...

Lead Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Department for Work and Pensions
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
summary Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, this roles may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced … delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices. The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers. The DWPs Corporate Innovation Unit (CIU) is leading the way on the ambitious task of implementing ...

Senior Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Munich Re
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
modernisationDevelop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standardsSupport the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business cases … operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritisationUphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standardsBe the accountable individual for the finalisation, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholdersAct as an enabler of Agile ...

Senior Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Munich Re
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full Time
modernisation Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business … cases, for operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritisation Uphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standards Be the accountable individual for the finalisation, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholders ...

Deal Architect

Hiring Organisation
Version 1
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
domain specialists—ensuring that the final solution is winnable, deliverable, cost‐optimised, and aligned with the customer's business outcomes. Key Responsibilities1. Deal & Solution Architecture LeadershipLead the architecture of complex, multi‐tower solutions covering cloud, data, digital engineering, service management, platforms, and application modernization. Translate high‐level business … adjusted costing, transition/run budgets, and margin expectations. Challenge cost inputs, optimise delivery models (onshore/nearshore/offshore), and improve deal competitiveness.5. Governance & ComplianceLead internal solution reviews, Red Team/Black Hat sessions, and CXO sign‐offs. Ensure alignment with enterprise frameworks, risk controls, security standards ...

ServiceNow ITOM Architect

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£625 - £675/day
closely with customer stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery functions to design scalable solutions aligned with ServiceNow best practice and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead architecture and solution design activities across ServiceNow ITOM implementations. Define technical architecture for Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management, Cloud Discovery, and CMDB . Provide … architecture governance, technical assurance, and guidance across ServiceNow delivery teams. Design secure, scalable, and maintainable integrations between ServiceNow and third-party enterprise tooling. Support solution estimation, planning, governance, and technical approvals . Work directly with customer stakeholders to understand requirements and develop effective architecture roadmaps . ...

GIS Architect

Location
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom
Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. About the role As aGIS Architectat Informed Solutions,you'llplay a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of innovative digital solutions that solve complex challenges across the public sector. The work you do will have a real … llbe part of a collaborative, high-performing team environment, supported by our hybrid working approach. Key responsibilities: Shape technical solutions: Define end-to-end architecture for GIS-enabled digital services, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned to client and organisational objectives. Provide technical leadership: Guide multidisciplinary delivery ...

Principal Oracle SCM Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Version 1
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Transformation Leaders, and Programme Sponsors, helping organisations maximise the value of their Oracle investments. What You'll Be DoingStrategic Solution LeadershipLead Oracle SCM solution architecture across transformation, optimisation, and cloud adoption programmes. Advise clients on operating models, supply chain processes, and Oracle Cloud strategy. Facilitate executive workshops, discovery sessions … design authorities, and roadmap planning activities. Develop high-quality architecture artefacts, including: Solution options and recommendationsTransformation roadmapsTarget operating model inputsBusiness capability assessmentsCross-functional impact analysesShape end-to-end Oracle solutions spanning Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Product Management, Data, Reporting, and Integration. Architecture Governance & Delivery OversightProvide architectural ...

Engineering Team Lead

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
ensuring business demand and technology roadmaps are translated into high-quality, well-governed and supportable solutions, while driving continuous improvement across engineering practices, delivery governance and team performance. Working closely with Architecture, Security, Data, Operations, Service, Change teams, Group IT and offshore delivery partners, you’ll play … backlog management, prioritisation and roadmap alignment. Driving engineering delivery across application development, integrations, automation and Power Platform solutions. Ensuring work is delivered through robust governance, planning, testing, release management and operational readiness processes. Providing leadership for enterprise integrations, APIs, workflows and data exchange solutions. Owning Power Platform governance ...

Managed Services Lead Architect - Manchester

Hiring Organisation
F5 consultants
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
+ bonus and benefits Manchester | Five days onsite SC eligibility required This is a senior technical leadership role with responsibility for the architecture of a large, complex, live managed-services account. You'll be the overall technical authority across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security, workplace and other core technology services. … Rather than owning one particular technology tower, you'll maintain oversight of the entire estate and ensure its architecture remains resilient, supportable and aligned with the client's long-term strategy. You'll lead and challenge specialist Domain Architects, govern technical designs and changes, and advise senior client ...

Enterprise Data Platforms Manager

Hiring Organisation
Tilt Recruitment Limited
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
escalation Exposure to a modern Microsoft data environment, including Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure SQL and Python The chance to improve data pipelines, medallion architecture, governance, quality and engineering practices Significant visibility across technology leadership, architecture, product teams and business stakeholders The opportunity to apply your expertise … data services to a modern, integrated enterprise data platform. This will include turning the wider transformation into clear and deliverable workstreams across migration, integration, governance, analytics and the retirement of legacy systems. You will lead the data engineering team responsible for both current and future services, creating the right ...

D365 Engineer

Hiring Organisation
DGH Recruitment
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
join a global law firm based in Manchester. This role will see you take technical ownership of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, leading its architecture, governance, ongoing development, and optimisation across the business. Key Responsibilities Own the D365 platform and act as design authority, with a primary focus … Customer Service and CRM. Define and evolve D365 and Power Platform architecture, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Studio. Manage environment lifecycles and establish best practice across security, integrations, data models and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Own the technical roadmap covering upgrades, releases, capacity, licensing ...

Principal Security Architect - Applications & Data

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
this role, you'll help ensure security is designed into our products, platforms, applications and data services from the outset, providing strategic direction, governance and assurance across some of our Co-op's most important technology. Why this role matters As we continue to evolve our technology landscape … help reduce risk and make sure we're delivering technology in the right way. What you'll do Lead our application and data security architecture, setting standards, principles, and best practices as per Industry Frameworks (NIST, CIS and Zero Trust) Make sure secure-by-design approaches are embedded into ...

Principal Security Architect - IAM

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
approach to IAM, helping to protect our colleagues, customers, member-owners, and business from emerging security threats. By setting the strategic direction for IAM architecture, you’ll help us build secure, resilient, and compliant solutions that support our long-term ambitions while making security a natural part of everything … do. What you’ll do Shape and lead Co-op’s IAM security architecture strategy, making sure we have secure and consistent identity controls in place Define IAM standards, principles, and architectural patterns that support secure access for colleagues, customers, partners, and systems Provide expert guidance and independent assurance ...

Principal Data Management Lead

Location
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
role in this journey, providing the standards, frameworks and controls that ensure data is trusted, governed and fit for purpose. Working closely with Engineering, Architecture, Governance, Analytics and Product teams, the function is helping to create a culture where data is understood, owned and managed consistently across … continuous improvement of Data Management maturity across the organisation. About you We're seeking an experienced Data Management professional who combines strong technical and governance knowledge with the ability to influence change across a complex organisation. You'll bring: Significant experience within Enterprise Data Management, Data Governance ...

Solutions Architect - Data Enablement

Hiring Organisation
Conferma Ltd
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Solutions Architect, you will design scalable, secure and maintainable data enablement solutions that support Conferma's strategic goals. As part of the Architecture team, you'll provide technical leadership across product delivery, cloud transformation and platform modernisation, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and engineering best practice. … business, product and customer needs while collaborating closely with data, engineering and delivery teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You'll join a collaborative Architecture team with real influence over technical direction, AI-assisted engineering and the evolution of our technology platform. You'll be responsible ...

D365 Engineer

Hiring Organisation
DGH Recruitment
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
join a global law firm based in Manchester. This role will see you take technical ownership of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, leading its architecture, governance, ongoing development, and optimisation across the business click apply for full job details ...

Cloud Security Architect

Hiring Organisation
Lloyds Banking Group
Location
Manchester, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
driving secure-by-design principles across multi-cloud environments. We're looking for a Cloud Security Architect to shape the future of cloud security architecture and deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions. What you'll be doing: Develop and enforce reference architectures, patterns, and blueprints for secure cloud adoption … secure posture and detect drift. Partner with engineering and product teams to embed security guardrails early in design, ensuring compliance and resilience. Review external architecture proposals and identify security gaps. Document and uphold secure-by-design principles and architecture governance. Collaborate with senior partners to articulate security risks ...