Job Vacancy Enterprise Architect

Leeds

CGI

Job position Enterprise Architect

Permanent

As soon as possible

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Published on 02/04/2026

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At CGI, we partner with clients to architect large-scale transformation that delivers measurable business outcomes, from improved resilience and efficiency to accelerated digital growth. As an Enterprise Architect within our central large deals team, you will shape and lead complex, high-value engagements that redefine how organisations operate and compete. You will connect business ambition with practical, executable technology strategies, drawing on global delivery capabilities to design solutions that are innovative, commercially sound and outcome-driven. In a culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous development, you’ll have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact across some of our most strategic client programmes.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position in Leeds

Candidate profile

In this role, you will operate as a senior architectural leader across CGI’s most strategic and complex pursuits, shaping end-to-end solutions that align client ambition with executable delivery. You will take ownership of enterprise architecture across large deals, guiding clients from early engagement through bid, transition and transformation, ensuring every solution is commercially sound, scalable and outcome-focused. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will influence at executive level, translate strategy into value, and lead high-performing teams to deliver cohesive, innovative solutions.

You will bring together diverse teams across geographies and disciplines, fostering collaboration and alignment while maintaining high standards of architectural integrity. You will also play a key role in strengthening CGI’s capabilities, contributing to service innovation and continuously improving how we deliver value to clients.

Lead & shape enterprise architecture across large, complex deals and transformation programmes

Engage & influence senior stakeholders, including CxO-level leaders

Design & deliver end-to-end managed service and IT transformation solutions

Align & integrate multi-tower services across global delivery models

Lead & mentor senior architects and cross-functional teams

Support & drive bid strategy, solution development and commercial alignment

Ensure & validate solution quality, scalability, security and compliance

Optimise & improve live services, driving performance, resilience and cost efficiency

Contribute & innovate within CGI’s architecture and advisory capabilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed, you will bring extensive experience in enterprise architecture leadership within large-scale IT services or consulting environments, combined with strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence at executive level. You will be highly credible in both business and technology domains, with a proven track record of shaping and delivering complex, high-value solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

Proven experience in senior enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles

Strong track record leading large-scale bids and pursuits (ideally £50m+ deals)

Extensive experience designing managed services and IT outsourcing solutions

Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including CxO-level

Strong background in complex, multi-supplier and global delivery environments

Experience with ITIL-aligned service design within Agile environments

Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring senior technical teams

Strong commercial awareness, including cost modelling and deal shaping

Knowledge of modern architecture patterns (cloud-native, API-led, event-driven, etc.)

Experience supporting digital transformation and service optimisation initiatives

Working environment

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Discover CGI

London, England, United Kingdom

> 1000 employees

IT services

We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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