Job Description
Architecture Service Manager - Kingswood, Surrey
Permanent
£60,000 - £70,000
The Company
Our Client, a Global Investment Manager based in Surrey, has a strong reputation and enviable presence in its respected markets. The firm has maintained an excellent culture within the Investment Management space due to the level of experience and expertise across the senior management team. The role is broad and dynamic in scope, offering you excellent exposure across one of the market's leading investment teams.
The Job
This is an exciting new opportunity for a Business Manager to take on high levels of responsibility within a leading business. This department provides architecture and design services to all the technology portfolios within the IT department of the business. You will be the liaison between this function and the rest of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth running of function by managing non-technical and operational activities
- Manage audit trails
- Look after governance forums and regulatory aspects of function
- Forecast architecture demands and develop supply strategies
- Lead financial planning processes
- Track EA metrics and create reports
Key Skills
- Visual story-telling and narrative generation
- Strong understanding of the workings of an Architecture function
- Ability to engage and influence senior leaders across all functions
- Strong commercial awareness
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Assertive and collaborative approach to working with people
- Excellent problem solving skills
