Assistant It Director For Strategy And Architecture

Assistant IT Director for Strategy and ArchitectureCity Centre Birmingham & hybrid Maximum of £80,000, 40 days annual leave and gold standard pensionSummary:Are you a visionary leader with a passion for technology and innovation? We’re seeking an Assistant IT Director for Strategy and Architecture to spearhead our technical systems architecture and drive our strategic objectives forward.Responsibilities: Leads the development of technical architecture, balancing strategic direction, function, quality, supportability, security, and cost.Keeps the architecture current by staying aware of external drivers and new technology developments.Engages with senior stakeholders to secure commitment to the architecture, balancing local and overall needs.Maintains contact with other institutions to learn from others and contribute to sector reviews.Develops a roadmap supporting the IT strategy, providing technical oversight of delivery projects.Leads a team to produce high-level system designs that meet most requirements from various departments.Manages the architecture team, encouraging participation in training and team-building activities.Sets design assurance processes for system developers, ensuring a consistent service.Oversees IT and Digital Service innovation, managing the innovation process and resources.Maintains a pipeline of student projects, working with faculties to recruit students and provide feedback.Oversees the design waiver process, using cross-functional teams for decision-making and escalation.Ensures new requirements are well-described before committing resources to understand and deliver. Personal specification:A good degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical subject Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant subject Experience of architectural processes and standards Proven knowledge of techniques to model business operations Expert knowledge of IT systems across the whole ISO seven-layer model Experience in information management and information security principles Highly developed skills in prototype and proof of concept management Proven leadership and management skills including change management methods to introduce innovation and new processesPlease note that you must be: Able to undertake duties at different premises including any local offices as required. Additional travel may be necessary from time to time to attend conferences and events and effectively represent the organisation in key professional networks. May be required to work outside normal office hours to support shift pattern working, and as part of duty management and on-call arrangements of the senior teamThis job description indicates the expectations of staff at this level. Job descriptions are not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibilityIf you’re interested in finding out more, please click the link to apply!