Enterprise Architect

Job description

Our client an oil and gas company is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect for a permanent position based in Aberdeen with hybrid working in place.

The role requires an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the future of our enterprise technology landscape, ensuring our systems, data and infrastructure enable business growth while maintaining the highest standards of security, resilience and performance.

This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for defining and delivering the enterprise architecture vision across the organisation. You will develop technology roadmaps, establish architecture standards and provide technical direction that supports both current operations and future ambitions.

The role offers significant scope for Empowerment & Accountability, with responsibility for technical governance, vendor partnerships and architectural assurance across major programmes and business change initiatives. You will balance innovation with pragmatism, ensuring technology decisions support operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

What we are looking for in potential candidates:

We're looking for a strategic technology leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, collaborate and deliver lasting business value.

Leadership & Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy, standards and technology roadmap.
• Provide architectural leadership and technical assurance across major business and technology initiatives.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing architecture function.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Govern technology risk, resilience, security and architectural compliance across the enterprise.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and technology vendors to maximise performance and value.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Enterprise Architect or senior architecture leadership role.
• Broad technical expertise across applications, data, integration, cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrable people leadership experience, with a focus on coaching and capability development.
• Knowledge of recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen City

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90,000 and £130,000 Per Month

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English