Overview
Our client, a national leader in the utilities and energy infrastructure sector, is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture during a pivotal period of change. As the most senior architecture role in the organisation, this position is critical to refreshing the 5-year roadmap, strengthening governance and guiding strategic technology decisions across Cloud, Data and OT. This role will be instrumental in preserving architectural integrity, uplifting capability and aligning future-state architecture with evolving business priorities.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture aligned to business strategy.
* Chair architecture forums (TDA, SDA, ARB) and enforce standards across cloud, infrastructure and data.
* Provide leadership across IT/OT convergence, cyber security, and architectural compliance.
* Shape cost-efficient architecture decisions balancing CapEx/OpEx and long-term platform sustainability.
* Guide digital initiatives including cloud migrations, advanced analytics, automation, and IoT integration.
* Mentor architects across domains and uplift architecture maturity enterprise-wide.
* Support investment planning and strategic alignment of transformation initiatives.
* Influence senior business and technology leaders with insights into risk, opportunity, and value.
The role will be offered as an initial 12-month contract with a flexible hybrid WFH agreement. Base location in VIC, NSW or QLD. Occasional travel may be required for key architecture and governance forums.
Requirements
* 7+ years in Enterprise and/or Solution Architecture across complex asset-intensive environments.
* Deep expertise across cloud-native platforms (e.g AWS, Azure), modern data architectures, and OT/IT integration.
* Proven success leading architecture governance and aligning technology investment with business strategy.
* Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of cost optimisation and platform reuse.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence at executive level.
* Relevant certifications (e.g TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cyber Security).
* Experience in regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, or financial services.
Want to apply?Either hit apply or send your CV to cameron@techforcerecruitment.com.au with a quick note on why this role aligns with your next challenge – and I'll be in touch with more details.
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