Director of Strategy & Architecture (Telco)

Director of Strategy & Architecture

Berkshire (Contract)

The Company:

A well-known Berkshire based Telco company are currently seeking an experienced Director of Strategy & Architecture to join their team on an interim basis, working as part of an exciting transformation project.

Job Purpose

• Design and implement the Strategy & Architecture centre of excellence within the Technology & Operations function using the agreed framework and within agreed timescales across all elements of the operating model.
• Lead a cross functional team to support the design and implementation activities, engaging with key stakeholders on progress on a regular basis.
• Engage the Architecture team in the creation of the CoE ensuring the teams are involved and engaged during the process.
• Drive the maintenance of core stability and momentum on transformation programmes within the Architecture teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operations & Planning
• Product & Solutions Development
• Strategic Planning
• Solutions Analysis
• Performance Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budgeting

Experience Required:

General Experience

• Extensive experience of providing strategic direction to a strategy and architecture team.
• Demonstrable track record of engaging with and influencing senior business leaders, and evidence of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships.

Managerial Experience

• Experience of planning, managing and organising resources, and leading and building capabilities across a varied team.
• Extensive experience of strategy development in a strategy and architecture environment.

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