Head of Digital Strategy & Architecture, DES

MUFG Bank, Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Strategy and Architecture to drive the digital engineering services' strategic direction. This role demands extensive experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, and collaboration with C-suite executives. The successful candidate will lead teams, design architectural roadmaps, and ensure alignment with the company’s business goals while utilizing emerging technologies for a competitive advantage. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology strategy and business case development.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership in Technology, Infrastructure, and Operations.
• Experience in executing digital transformation in global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategy and architectural roadmaps.
• Collaborate with business units to shape the department's goals.
• Assess and improve the technology landscape.

Skills

Technology strategy definition

Strategic frameworks

Digital architecture design

Collaboration with senior stakeholders

Problem-solving

IT strategy and enterprise architecture

Innovation and optimization

Market research

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cloud technologies

Data Management tools

Artificial Intelligence frameworks

Job description

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Strategy and Architecture to drive the digital engineering services' strategic direction. This role demands extensive experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, and collaboration with C-suite executives. The successful candidate will lead teams, design architectural roadmaps, and ensure alignment with the company’s business goals while utilizing emerging technologies for a competitive advantage. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.