Managing Consultant-Architecture Lead

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: Managing Consultant-Architecture Lead

Location: London (Hybrid)

Duration: 12/01/2027

Pay Rate: £335 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)

Job Description:

Managing Consultant

Architecture & Platform Lead - Knowledge Management Transformation

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Managing Consultant to lead architecture and platform strategy for a global Knowledge Management Transformation program. This role will provide leadership across architecture, platform modernization, governance, migration strategy, and AI-readiness initiatives while engaging with senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the target-state Knowledge Management architecture and platform strategy.
• Define future-state enterprise knowledge architecture and operating model.
• Lead architectural decisions across SharePoint, ServiceNow, Confluence, LeanIX, and AI-enabled knowledge platforms.
• Establish semantic architecture, metadata strategy, taxonomy models, and governance frameworks.
• Define platform consolidation and modernization strategies.
• Lead technical and business assessments of current knowledge platforms.
• Create migration strategies, implementation roadmaps, and governance models.
• Drive executive workshops and strategic decision-making forums.
• Manage platform, architecture, and transformation risks.
• Provide leadership to consulting and architecture teams across multiple geographies.
• Act as the primary client-facing architecture lead throughout the transformation life cycle.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of consulting experience.
• Proven leadership in Enterprise Architecture, Platform Strategy, or Digital Transformation programs.
• Strong experience with Knowledge Management, Content Management, or Information Management initiatives.
• Experience leading complex transformation programs involving multiple technologies and stakeholder groups.
• Executive stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead architecture decisions from strategy through implementation.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge Management Transformation programs.
• SharePoint, ServiceNow, Confluence, LeanIX.
• AI-readiness and enterprise knowledge platforms.
• Content governance, taxonomy, metadata, and semantic architecture.
• Experience working with global delivery teams.

Location

• London, UK (hybrid)
• Occasional travel to client locations, including Paris, may be required.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.