Architect/Project Manager

Legal And General Group


Principal Enterprise Architect
Legal And General Group • London, United Kingdom • via Legal & General Careers
27 days ago
Full–time
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Company Description

Legal & General looks after around 700,000 institutional customers who have their retirement benefits secured with us. Operating continuously in the UK market from our entrance in 1987, we are the UK’s longest-running insurer.

Our Institutional Retirement division provides pension risk transfer (PRT) solutions for UK and US defined benefit (DB) schemes, and reinsurance solutions from our global hub in Bermuda. We work with companies, DB pension schemes and their advisors to help them secure and protect scheme members’ retirement benefits.

Joining us means you’ll support customers’ financial security in retirement; help companies to settle their pension liabilities and focus on growing their businesses; and enable investment for the long term to back our pension promises.

Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a seasoned Enterprise Architect who will work closely with stakeholders, business representatives, business architecture and subject matter experts to plan technology systems and solutions that are aligned with L&Gs business strategy. The role holder will spearhead the planning and creation of roadmaps to satisfy the business’s needs and drive mobilisation of initiatives from pipeline. The post holder will work with the wider architecture area to govern IT solutions; to meet the Enterprise Architecture vision and satisfy IT standards.

What you'll be doing:
• Heading the development and communication of the Enterprise Architecture and the business technology roadmaps, aligning the IT Vision with the business strategy.
• Leading governance of the solution architecture and project solutions working with senior architects to assure compliance to the business technology and IT roadmaps, patterns and policies, wider enterprise architecture and IT standards, through management and organisation of reviews, consultancy and design authorities.
• Acting as a lead, guide and point of escalation to a team of enterprise architecture, identifying and addressing any capability gaps, supporting team activities and assuring their delivery.
• Delivering technology consultancy and executive support utilising enterprise architecture assets and data.
• Leading the development and communication of the IT Strategy for Institutional Retirement ensuring articulation of architectural design principles.
• Collaborating with other practices across L&G to share best practice.
• Leading analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise architecture and potential for Institutional Retirement Vision and Strategy.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT roadmap design
• Knowledge and experience of IT industry standards, IT governance
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, API, open data, micro services, event driven IT and predictive analytics and business intelligence/analytics
• Experience of IT Strategy and Governance formulation, Standards, Procedures & Policies formulation
• Demonstrable knowledge of architecture governance through the use of enterprise architecture artefacts including principles, policies, views, viewpoints and building blocks
• Ability to develop, and project a positive image of the IT function and company through interpersonal, written and verbal communications to a wide range of audiences. .
• Track record of designing IT Roadmaps of multimillion £ solutions across an enterprise
• Experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders as thought leader

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.
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Architect/Project Manager
Place Uk Ltd • London, United Kingdom • via Totaljobs
7 days ago
Full–time
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Architect/Project Manager,£35K - £40K p.a. Permanent, Full-time,Central London

Architect/Project Manager for Luxury Retail brand

We are seeking a talented Architect / Project Manager to join a leading architectural project management practice based in central London, specialising in high-end luxury retail fitouts. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that delivers exceptional retail environments for prestigious global brands. The ideal candidate will be a skilled Architect with a passion for creating immersive and visually striking retail experiences. You will play a key role in planning and managing the development of construction projects, ensuring that every detail aligns with the brand’s vision and quality standards. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with clients and consultants to bring innovative retail spaces to life. Proficiency in Revit is essential, along with strong communication and coordination skills. If you’re driven by design excellence and eager to contribute to high-profile retail projects, we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting opportunity further.

We will do our very best to help you find your ideal job. Our approach is personable and we believe that your job hunting experience should be enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you.

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