Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job detailsLocation: Birmingham, London, ManchesterCapability: ConsultingExperience Level: Senior ManagerType: Full TimeService Line: Technology & DataContract type: PermanentJob DescriptionKPMG’s Enterprise Architecture practice is a leading independent advisor for Technology Architecture professional services. We help CIOs, CTOs and their management teams transform their businesses and IT services. Our clients have to develop robust and executable strategies that have to account for the continual development of technology, with current focus being on Digital disruption, exploitation of cloud technologies and modernising the IT estate.We help these organisations understand and evaluate their strategic options, build business cases, design the roadmaps and then continually optimise. We have deeply skilled architects to support this journey and make the path robust throughout the software delivery lifecycle.We are growing our Architecture team to respond to the increasing demand and in particular seeking technologists with architecture backgrounds and experience in Enterprise Architecture within the Financial Services sector.The RoleEngagement Delivery - leading the technical delivery of complex programmes and large projects, including planning, managing and executing the delivery of engagements or projects, including responsibility for the review and quality assurance of deliverablesTechnical Leadership – ‘hands on’ leading the delivery of high quality strategy and technology architecture work throughout the software delivery lifecycle.Excellent communication skills and client-facing stakeholder management experience.Industry awareness of enterprise architecture methodologies, e.g. TOGAF, approaches to delivering enterprise solutions and market trends.Experience of applying architecture principles to application, data and / or infrastructure components as part of an overall enterprise architecture.Leading and contributing to proposals and sales activity.Contributing to the development of a vibrant technology capability.The PersonSenior IT Architect with a strong track record of defining and delivering IT Architectures in a complex environmentExceptional technical delivery skills for large scale project and programme managementDeep hands-on technical experience, across a combination of package and bespoke system implementationSignificant experience of enterprise architecture and technology in a financial services sector.High energy levels, coupled with a desire to deliver to a high standard in a suitable timeframePractical experience in large scale, enterprise wide, complex transformations providing the technical leadership throughout the life cycle.Experience of using EA toolingAt KPMG, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That's why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it's great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities - you'll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career.We're a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, our clients and our communities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle.We offer part time roles with flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days etc. We are happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest and, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly. KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG by viewing our Policy.Why Consulting at KPMG?Technology is a critical focus for us. It underpins everything we do. We're investing in technology like never before – not least because the pace of technological change is disrupting organisations in new and challenging ways. Through advanced data analytics and emerging tech-enabled solutions like AI and machine learning, we're helping clients across diverse sectors to navigate that change. We enable them to avoid any unnecessary risks and to uncover new, transformative opportunities that could give them a competitive edge. A career here means stretching your skills and honing your expertise by solving complex problems as part of a collaborative, results-driven and supportive team. Whether we're helping our clients to reduce their costs, make better decisions, improve efficiencies or deploy the latest technologies, we bring together broad specialisms and talents to deliver robust, connected solutions.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesBusiness Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG UK by 2xLondon, England, United Kingdom 13 hours agoEngineering Manager (Remote - Multiple locations)London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 months agoTechnical Director, Global Technical ServicesSoftware Engineering Manager - Product GeneralistManager, Customer Support Engineering, EMEAManager - Research and Development EngineeringPaddington, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoTechnical & Compliance Senior Manager - RestructuringLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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