Head Of Strategy & Architecture

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people.

With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.About this roleWe are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our executive technology team as the Head of Strategy and Architecture.

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our enterprise architecture, driving digital transformation, and aligning technology investments with business priorities.Key responsibilities : Lead the development and execution of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and future-state capabilities.Own and evolve the business capability model, application portfolio, and investment roadmap.Collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise technology initiatives based on business value, risk, and technical fit.Oversee the architecture governance process, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance across all technology domains.Champion simplification and modernisation of legacy systems, with a focus on cloud, data, and emerging technologies.Provide thought leadership on digital innovation, including AI, automation, and client experience platforms.Mentor and lead a high-performing team of solution and enterprise architects.Skills & experience : Proven experience in enterprise architecture leadership roles, ideally within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.Strong understanding of business capability modelling, application lifecycle management, and technology investment planning.Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level and drive strategic alignment across business and technology.Experience with architecture tools (e.g., Power BI, Visio, ArchiMate) and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK).Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Passion for innovation, simplification, and delivering measurable business outcomes.If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible.

We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking.

We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step.

You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders.

You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference.

And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.Remarkable perks that put you first : 9-day fortnight with no salary reductionFunded professional membership and study assistanceUp to 26 weeks' paid parental leave | paid secondary carers' leaveFully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discountsAnd many more!Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team, on

• we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.#LI-HybridUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchGrant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney).

Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that our clients, wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney).

Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that our clients, wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers?

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