IT Enterprise Architect

Job Title: IT Enterprise Architect
Reports to: CIO (Chief Information Officer)
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Department: Information and Digital Technology
Role Overview
The IT Enterprise Architect will play a key role in establishing and maturing the enterprise architecture function. This role will ensure strategic alignment, strong governance, agile architecture practices, and seamless integration of technologies across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision:
▪ Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with the client’s strategic objectives.
▪ Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business
transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.
Architecture Governance & Compliance:
▪ Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance, adherence
to architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
▪ Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within
architecture decisions and designs.
Functional Leadership:
▪ Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team.
▪ Promote cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:
▪ Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders.
▪ Communicate architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and
compellingly at all levels of the organization.
Architecture Standards and Repository Management:
▪ Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts (Business Capability
Models, Reference Architectures, Roadmaps, Principles).
▪ Own and manage the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, accessible
documentation.
Collaboration & Integration:
▪ Collaborate closely with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and delivery/project teams to
ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery.
▪ Engage effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators, ensuring alignment with the client’s architectural standards and strategies.
Innovation and Transformation:
▪ Foster innovation through architecture, enabling rapid experimentation and adoption of
emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies.
▪ Lead modernisation and rationalisation initiatives to retire legacy technologies, TSA Exits and
introduce efficient, scalable architectures.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
▪ Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related
field).
▪ Master's Degree preferred (MBA, MSc in Technology Management or similar).
Experience
▪ Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
▪ Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in
complex, multinational environments, ideally within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industries.
▪ Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies, delivering measurable
architecture impact, and leading transformational initiatives.
Certifications (preferred)
▪ TOGAF (or similar EA certification)
▪ ITIL certification (desirable)
▪ Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable)
▪ Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (desirable)
Core Competencies
Technical & Domain Knowledge
▪ Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF,
Zachman, ArchiMate).
▪ Familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration), and
experience delivering architecture governance across these areas.
▪ Industry-specific expertise, including understanding of Production Information (PI), ERP systems
(SAP/Oracle), and Subsurface & Wells technologies, strongly preferred.
Leadership & Management
▪ Exceptional leadership, team building, mentoring, and talent development skills.
▪ Ability to build and foster a collaborative architecture community across various stakeholders.
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
▪ Strong strategic thinking, ability to align architecture clearly to business objectives, risks, and
opportunities.
▪ Demonstrable business acumen and experience partnering effectively with executive
stakeholders.
Governance & Communication
▪ Proven capability establishing and delivering effective architecture governance (ARB) processes.
▪ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex architecture
strategies and decisions to diverse audiences.
What We Offer
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new Enterprise Architecture function within a forward-looking organisation focused on North Sea operations. Drive meaningful transformation and innovation with clear, measurable business impact. Join a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven culture committed to sustainable and agile excellence.

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