Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

About CGI

At CGI, we design and deliver transformative solutions that help organisations across the UK evolve and grow. As an Enterprise Architect, you’ll play a key role in shaping large-scale, high-impact programmes and working closely with senior stakeholders to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment that values expertise, innovation, and long-term impact.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times.

We offer a competitive salary, strong pension scheme, private healthcare, and a share plan (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner rather than just an employee.

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we proudly support the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant with Gold Award recognition.

This is a hybrid role.

Role Overview

As an Enterprise Architect, you will lead the architectural strategy for CGI’s most complex and high-value opportunities. You will define end-to-end solutions that align technology with business objectives and support major digital transformation programmes.

You will work across the full lifecycle, from early-stage shaping and pre-sales through to delivery oversight, ensuring consistency, quality, and successful outcomes.

You will also engage directly with executive stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making across large organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural strategy for large-scale opportunities (£10m+) and support bid win strategy
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including CxO level, translating technical design into business value
• Design and govern end-to-end enterprise architecture across multiple service towers
• Own solution design across applications, infrastructure, networks, and third-party ecosystems
• Lead architectural input into bids, proposals, and commercial alignment
• Oversee solution delivery through transition and implementation phases
• Ensure solutions meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and support senior architects, promoting best practices and reusable solutions
• Contribute to capability development within the enterprise architecture community

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture roles on large-scale transformation programmes
• Track record of leading architecture for deals exceeding £10m
• Strong ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including CxOs
• Experience shaping, winning, and delivering complex IT and digital transformation programmes
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end managed services across multiple service towers
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL)
• Experience across pre-sales, bid, and delivery phases
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience within architecture teams

Life at CGI

At CGI, you’ll be part of a culture built on ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging.

As a CGI Partner, you’ll help shape strategy, work on meaningful client challenges, and access global expertise across a wide range of industries and technologies. You’ll also have strong support for career development, wellbeing, and continuous learning.