Lead Architect

Company: Heathrow
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Location: Hounslow
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Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with Heathrow to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Description

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Responsible for the definition, communication and implementation of Heathrow Technology architectures and roadmaps to implement Technology strategy and goals, in support of business priorities for the relevant domain area.  

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To provide governance, expertise and leadership within Technology as associated with their business domain across HAL Technology Teams and the wider 3rd party and support partner network. 

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Responsibilities

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  • Develop and maintain policies, architectures, frameworks, roadmaps, and technical standards for Business domain that deliver the strategic Technology goals, business priorities and comply with HAL’s technical and industry/regulatory standards.
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  • To take part in the technology Governance processes providing specialist knowledge and assurance that Project designs are fit for purpose and comply to HAL Standards and guidelines.
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  • Provide solution/technology design oversight, design quality, assurance, and advice to ensure compliance of projects and programmes (and services) to architectural standards and roadmaps, resolving or escalating potential non-compliance issues.
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  • Ensure technical knowledge and integrity of Products and Solutions is transitioned into the BAU/Support organisation.
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  • Develop innovative solution architectures that are cohesive, fit for purpose and ensure cost effective delivery (and OpEx) of Technology strategy and business priorities.
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  • Assess emerging industry trends and anticipate and develop potential strategic Technology solutions to exploit for business benefit within governance processes.
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Qualifications

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  • Proven track record of developing large scale, pragmatic, business centric solutions to solve critical business challenges.
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  • Strong capability in defining architectural direction and harnessing innovation for business benefit.
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  • Skilled in building, maintaining, and influencing relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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  • Previous experience as design authority for a project portfolio or major programme.
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  • Demonstrate sound decision making when dealing with a major outsource supplier.
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Posted: July 14th, 2026