About The University of ManchesterThe University of Manchester has a rich heritage of discovery, social change and a pioneering spirit, which has been at the heart of what we do since 1824. When you join our University, you become part of a truly diverse and global community of staff, students and alumni all focused on ensuring that we are recognised for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society.The University is a world-leading research and teaching institution with a wide range of IT systems and platforms serving more than 75,000 stakeholders worldwide.About the roleThe Director - Enterprise and Business Architecture (EBA) is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The postholder will be responsible for developing, governing, and championing the Enterprise Architecture capability across the University. Their work will enable the University''s Manchester 2035 ambitions by aligning business and digital strategy with sustainable, scalable and innovative architectural solutions. This role is the institutional lead for enterprise-wide architectural coherence, playing a critical role in digital investment decisions, future-state operating models, and major programme design. The postholder will collaborate closely with the Business Design Authority (BDA), Technical Design Authority (TDA), and broader governance bodies to ensure robust oversight of design principles, technology ..... full job details .....