Lead Architect

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Job Description:

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to provide clear technical accountability for solutions delivered. This role will lead architectural governance, shape transformation outcomes, and ensure solutions align with client priorities, industry standards, and client technology strategy.

At DXC Technology, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We actively encourage applications from neurodiverse individuals, women, and those from other underrepresented groups in technology.

The Role

As a Lead Architect, you will provide technical leadership, governance, and clear accountability across client solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will align delivery to business priorities, technology roadmaps, and agreed standards while shaping transformation, innovation, and future opportunities. Success will depend on strong collaboration, fast feedback, and practical guidance across business, service, and technical architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Own technical accountability by ensuring solution decisions are clear, well governed, and aligned to client outcomes

\nLead architectural governance and assurance across service lines, domains, and delivery teamsAct as a trusted technical advisor, influencing client and DXC stakeholders from technical teams through to CxO levelShape transformation, innovation, new business, and future service opportunities in line with client and DXC technology roadmapsDefine technical direction for contract phases, transition activity, and complex solution deliveryAssess change requests, resolve complex issues, and guide practical technical responsesCollaborate across client, partner, and DXC teams to ensure solutions integrate successfully across domainsDevelop reusable solutions and champion emerging technologies, constructive challenge, and cultural change\n

What You'll Bring

Senior technical leadership or enterprise architecture experience in complex client environments

\nAbility to set technical strategy across multi-domain programmes, including architecture, service design, transformation, and technology roadmapsConfident client-facing presence, with the ability to influence stakeholders from technical teams to CxO levelStrong collaboration skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across client, partner, and DXC teamsCommercial awareness, with the ability to support innovation, new business, and contract discussionsClear communication, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into practical business outcomes\n

Key Stakeholders

Client business and technology leadership

\nProgramme leadershipAccount leadershipService lines/Pod and domain leadsDXC delivery, architecture, and engineering teamsDXC partners and commercial stakeholders\n

What Success Looks Like

Clear technical accountability and effective architectural governance are embedded

\nSolutions meet client outcomes, delivery commitments, and agreed technical standardsClient trust is strengthened, with DXC recognised as a strategic technical advisorService Lines/Pod, domains, partners, and delivery teams work effectively togetherInnovation, reusable solutions, and improved ways of working are adopted across the account\n

Essential Requirements

Eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance — mandatory

\nAbility to work on-site in Hampshire\n

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