IT- Enterprise Architect

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of IT- Enterprise Architect for our oil & gas operator client, based in Aberdeen.

Please note that this role cannot be worked remotely and would require the successful candidate to be based in Aberdeen for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance, adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within architecture decisions and designs.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team.
• Promote cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders.
• Communicate architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and compellingly at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts (Business Capability Models, Reference Architectures, Roadmaps, Principles).
• Own and manage the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, accessible documentation.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and delivery/project teams to ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery.
• Engage effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators, ensuring alignment with company’s architectural standards and strategies.
• Foster innovation through architecture, enabling rapid experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies.
• Lead modernisation and rationalisation initiatives to retire legacy technologies, TSA Exits and introduce efficient, scalable architectures.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field).
• Master's Degree preferred (MBA, MSc in Technology Management or similar).
• Significant experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in complex, multinational environments, ideally within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industries.
• Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies, delivering measurable architecture impact, and leading transformational initiatives.
• TOGAF (or similar EA certification)
• ITIL certification (desirable)
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable)
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (desirable)
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate).
• Familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration), and experience delivering architecture governance across these areas.
• Industry-specific expertise, including understanding of Production Information (PI), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Subsurface & Wells technologies, strongly preferred.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/078971.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.