Lead Architect

The Lead Architect is responsible for end-to-end architecture leadership for Heathrow's Corporate Applications domain, with a primary focus on Oracle-based platforms. Own the domain architecture strategy, roadmaps, standards and design governance, ensuring alignment to Heathrow's Technology strategy, enterprise architecture principles and business priorities.

• Defining and maintaining the architecture roadmap for corporate platforms, aligned to Heathrow's enterprise strategy and principles.
• Leading design governance for transformative initiatives, providing solutions that balance innovation with compliance and risk management.
• Collaborating with C-level stakeholders and technology teams to translate Heathrow's strategic goals into executable architecture plans.
• Driving integration and interoperability across Oracle ERP and related corporate applications to streamline processes and deliver business value.
• Identifying and embedding emerging technologies to improve resilience, cost-efficiency, and security standards across corporate domains.
• Mentoring and guiding delivery teams to uphold enterprise architecture practices throughout change programmes.

• Proven experience as a domain or lead architect within large, complex organisations.
• Deep knowledge of architecture for corporate systems, including finance, HR, and procurement domains.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with Oracle ERP platforms and their enterprise integration.
• Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks, governance, and compliance processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, able to influence senior executives and manage cross-functional priorities.
• Track record of delivering architecture strategies that drive operational excellence and transformation.