Enterprise Architect: Data & AI
Full time
Derby - Hybrid
This is an opportunity to be an integral part of an evolving Enterprise Architecture practice that delivers the most efficient and effective combination of technology processes data and applications to enable Rolls-Royce to execute its vision values and strategy.
In this role you will be responsible for the Data & AI layers of the enterprise architecture to ensure that it supports our next generation digital products leveraging big data and cloud technologies to enhance and accelerate our Digital and IT capabilities.
Youll be defining our forward looking strategy and roadmaps that will shape the future of our business. Well actively support your development and your path to professional accreditation as well as offering flexible working.
At Rolls-Royce we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest safest and most competitive solutions to our planets vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.
What you will be doing
Creation and ownership of the technology strategy for the Data & AI layers of the Enterprise Architecture model incorporating data platforms big data and public cloud
Ownership of the 5-year roadmap of investments for Data & AI including indicative costs timescales and development of supporting business case
Definition and communication of capable Reference Architectures and other Architecture Building Blocks (ABB) for use in the design and delivery of solutions
Identification of new technologies and products for exploitation across the enterprise and opportunities for optimisation
Liaison with other internal Rolls-Royce teams and stakeholders including Enterprise Architecture Digital & IT Solution Teams and IT Security as well as outsourced service providers to enable the execution of the strategy
Why Rolls-Royce
Work with us and well welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons frequency will depend on business needs nature of role what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who were looking for
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Proven IT Architecture experience with a proven track record in establishing and maturing a Data Architecture domain
Extensive experience of 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
Ability to think strategically and solve complex business scenarios
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
Grade: B
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
For further information please contact: Ali Connaughton
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