Enterprise Architect, Aviva

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Enterprise Architect This is a great job for someone who has excellent people management skills and experience in an equivalent role. A bit about the job: We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape and drive Aviva technology strategy across Aviva Investors. This pivotal role will lead the development of high-level technology roadmaps that align with business needs and Aviva strategic vision, ensuring clarity around technology estate, cost of ownership, technical debt, and investment planning. You’ll govern change across both BAU and project initiatives, ensuring alignment with global architecture standards and policies, while championing standardisation and reuse of shared technologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Working closely with design teams, you’ll ensure solutions deliver the right architectural outcomes. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll deputise for the Head of Architecture, providing continuity of strategic direction and governance, and play an active role in succession planning by developing future architectural leadership. Skills and experience we’re looking for: MBA desired but not essential Positive and proactive approach to consistently high performance, inspiring others to achieve same Strategic thinking Team members’ or stakeholder issues are promptly identified, and resolutions supported and driven through as far as possible Stakeholder management and business partnering What you’ll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to [email protected] #LI-KB1 #LI-Hybrid We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.