Lead Enterprise Architect

In this role you lead the enterprise architecture practice within QBE Europe, guiding technology direction and governance to modernize our landscape. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, roadmaps, and strategic options that support global programs. Your work enables cost-efficient reuse of technology and robust alignment with policy. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape architecture that supports transformation in a leading insurer.

• 30 days holiday with option to buy 2 days
• Flexible working options
• Pension with 10% employer contribution

• Provide technology assurance and governance ensuring alignment with architecture policy and practices
• Maximise alignment and reuse of technology to achieve cost efficiencies
• Deliver or contribute to strategy, principles, policies, and roadmaps for assigned domains
• Establish foundational enterprise solution architectures for assigned domains
• Lead the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines for technology solutions
• Provide oversight and leadership on large projects to support business objectives
• Promote and embed architectural ways of working and governance
• Conduct research on emerging architecture and technology trends
• Ensure Solution Architects understand the strategic direction of projects

• Proven expertise as Enterprise Architect with strong delivery in large-scale programs
• Knowledge of Insurance/reinsurance/finance domain with underwriting experience
• Experience working with third-party suppliers, outsource partners, and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem analysis, design techniques, and ability to manage parallel architecture programs
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences
• Significant experience in project delivery including large-scale programs
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships across the business and influence design and policy

• Documentation and communication excellence
• Interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Enterprise Architecture Framework
• Enterprise IT Architecture
• Information Technology Strategies