Head of Enterprise Solution Architecture

DS Smith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Solution Architecture & Design to oversee architectural standards and ensure technology decisions align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading architecture teams, strong knowledge of infrastructure and cloud architectures, and be skilled in stakeholder engagement. This position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and diverse work environment fostering innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric Car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi-domain architecture teams.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and security architectures.
• Experience leading design assurance for large transformation programmes.
• Excellent understanding of hybrid infrastructure and workplace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the solution design authority for Infrastructure & Security projects.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for infrastructure and security.
• Oversee the creation and approval of High-Level Designs (HLDs) for projects.
• Own the solution architecture governance framework and ensure adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Infrastructure knowledge

Cloud architecture

Security architecture

Pragmatic problem solving

Education

Experience in a complex enterprise or shared services environment

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

SABSA

Job description

A leading packaging solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Solution Architecture & Design to oversee architectural standards and ensure technology decisions align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading architecture teams, strong knowledge of infrastructure and cloud architectures, and be skilled in stakeholder engagement. This position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and diverse work environment fostering innovation.