Job Title: Head of Enterprise Architecture (Global)
Location: UK (Hybrid – London HQ)
Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 - Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading international FMCG organisation to appoint a Head of Enterprise Architecture to lead global architecture strategy across IT and OT environments.
This is a high-impact leadership role, shaping the future-state architecture across a complex, multi-country organisation undergoing significant transformation (ERP, SAP S/4HANA, MES, Data Platforms, AI/ML).
You will operate at the executive level, influencing business and technology strategy across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
*Define and own the enterprise architecture blueprint (business, data, application, technology)
*Lead architecture across major transformation programmes (ERP, MES, CRM, Data/AI)
*Establish and govern architecture standards, principles, and review boards
*Drive integration strategy (APIs, event-driven architecture, real-time data)
*Partner with senior stakeholders across:
*Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D
*Finance, HR, Commercial
*Lead and develop a central architecture team
*Ensure secure-by-design and scalable technology solutions
*Own technology roadmap and target-state architecture
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience leading Enterprise Architecture in complex global environments
*Strong background in SAP / ERP ecosystems
*Experience across IT + Operational Technology (OT) (e.g. manufacturing, MES, SCADA)
*Deep understanding of:
*Cloud (Azure/AWS)
*Integration (APIs, middleware)
*Data platforms & MDM
*Strong governance and architecture maturity development
*Excellent stakeholder engagement at C-level
*TOGAF or equivalent preferred
What Success Looks Like
6 months:
*Architecture baseline + roadmap defined
*Governance established
12 months:
*Major programme delivering against architecture
*Reduced tech debt + improved integration + cost optimisation
Why Apply?
*Enterprise-wide influence across global markets
*Major transformation programmes underway
*Strategic leadership with direct business impact
*Opportunity to build and mature architecture capability
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.