Head of Enterprise Architecture and Technical Infrastructure

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Sheffield City Council is a council that leads boldly with purpose and decisiveness. It is an extraordinary place to live and work, providing a perfect balance of the urban and the outdoors. You'll be joining a forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of what we do. We value openness, honesty, and collaboration, and we are committed to delivering innovative and effective services to the people of Sheffield.

To support in this exciting journey, we are now seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as Head of Enterprise Architecture and Technical Infrastructure. In this influential and impactful role, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise technical infrastructure, including the Data Platform, ensuring it supports the Council's drive for efficient, effective services and aligns with its strategic goals. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to anticipate future technical needs and ensure our infrastructure supports the Council's long-term vision.

As a key sponsor of major Enterprise Architecture and infrastructure projects, you will be responsible for delivering them on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will also play a crucial role in shaping the Council's technology and data strategies, contributing to broader organisational goals while representing the ICT and Digital Service at governance boards. In this senior leadership role, you will have a strategic influence over the development of digital roadmaps and technical governance, ensuring we remain ahead of emerging challenges. You will also deputise for the Director of ICT and Digital Innovation, helping to steer the organisation's future direction.

This role would suit a forward-thinking leader with a passion for strategic digital transformation and enterprise architecture.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience leading and managing ICT programs, delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Expertise in industry best practices, with a deep understanding of local and national developments impacting service delivery.
• Strong background in delivering Enterprise Architecture and technical infrastructure projects.
• Skilled in engaging stakeholders to address complex business challenges and objectives.
• Experience developing policies and strategies in evolving technology areas.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for senior stakeholders.
• Able to foster productive relationships with Trade Unions.
• Track record of presenting compelling cases for change to officer boards and committees.

For further details visit Job - GatenbySanderson or contact Shoabib Haroon ( 07384 258 626 ) or Katherine O'Donnell ( 07570654500 ) of GatenbySanderson.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.