Enterprise Architect: Data & AI – Rolls‑Royce

Location: Derby – Hybrid

Type: Full‑time

Overview: Join an evolving Enterprise Architecture practice that delivers the most efficient combinations of technology, processes, data and applications to enable Rolls‑Royce to execute its vision, values, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the technology strategy for the Data & AI layers of the Enterprise Architecture model, incorporating data platforms, big data, and public cloud
• Own the 5‑year roadmap of investments for Data & AI, including indicative costs, timescales, and development of supporting business case
• Communicate capable Reference Architectures and other Architecture Building Blocks (ABB) for use in the design and delivery of solutions
• Identify new technologies and products for exploitation across the enterprise and opportunities for optimisation
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Digital & IT Solution Teams, IT Security and outsourced service providers to enable the execution of the strategy

Qualifications

• Proven IT Architecture experience with a track record in establishing and maturing a Data Architecture domain
• Extensive experience building enterprise‑scale data and AI capabilities across a global estate
• Strong domain knowledge of Data & AI, including familiarity with cloud data and AI platforms (e.g. MS Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark)
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and complex problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of TOGAF, DAMA‑DMBOK, or similar frameworks is a plus

Why Rolls‑Royce?

We pioneer cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance, employee discounts, hybrid working flexibility, and opportunities for professional development and accreditation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.

Closing date: 23 November 2025