Enterprise Architect

Location: Remote (UK)Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 possible)Rate: Dependent on Experience (DOE)Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a high-profile digital transformation programme within a large, complex environment. This is a remote contract role with the opportunity to work outside IR35, offering flexibility and a competitive day rate based on experience.

• Work with customers and senior stakeholders to define technology roadmaps that align with business capabilities and strategic goals.

• Ensure architecture and technology strategies are aligned with broader business objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, helping to drive technology-enabled change.

• Document Enterprise Architecture in appropriate tooling and ensure architecture models are up to date for both internal and customer-facing projects.

• Collaborate with other architecture disciplines to develop costed solution options addressing capability gaps.

• Support the shaping of internal strategic initiatives and provide architectural direction.

• Provide EA support to delivery teams working on complex, customer-facing programmes.

• Contribute to IT strategy definition and ensure alignment with business roadmaps and capabilities.

• Assist with early-stage planning and indicative sizing of initiatives in collaboration with PMO.

• Support bid teams by producing architectural models tailored to customer requirements.

• Lead virtual, cross-functional teams on business-led initiatives with a customer-centric mindset.

• Strong background in Enterprise Architecture across complex organisations.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior and non-technical stakeholders.

• Worked within Manufacturing, Automotive or Utilities sector

• Experience with architecture modelling tools and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate).

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying highly engaged with the wider team.

• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between strategy and delivery.