Technical Lead - Senior/ Principal Consultant We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. We are seeking a technically minded leader with a deep software engineering and architecture background to join our team. In this role, you will lead complex, transformative software engineering projects from inception through implementation. You will work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet client needs. Your strong technical expertise will be essential in overseeing projects such as mission-critical legacy system migrations, as well as leading teams through data and application strategy initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines. Manage and guide clients and teams, promoting best practices in software engineering, architecture, and DevOps. Drive complex system migration projects, including the evaluation of current systems and the seamless transition to modern platforms, with an emphasis on robust architectural principles. Apply Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles and architectural patterns to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions. Translate complex technical concepts, including architecture and design patterns, into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and execute application and data strategy projects, ensuring alignment with modern architectural standards. Maintain a balance between high-level technical strategy and hands-on problem-solving, depending on project needs. Build strong relationships with clients, providing technical advisory and ensuring the delivery of transformative solutions. Qualifications Proven experience in leading technical teams and projects within a consulting or software engineering environment. Strong software engineering background, with hands-on experience in software architecture, Domain Driven Design, and established architecture patterns. Expertise in legacy system migration and modernisation. Proficiency in DevOps practices and cloud solutions, with the ability to integrate these within project architectures. Ability to translate technical jargon, including architectural principles and patterns, into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders. Experience in managing application and data strategy projects, with a keen understanding of how these align with architecture. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information 35 holidays per year (including statutory days) Opportunity to buy additional flex holidays (maximum of 7) Annual performance-based bonus Pension plan (with fixed percentage personal contribution) Possibility to buy shares in PA Inclusion & Diversity We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in The Netherlands. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists, with deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. We are in the middle of the digital revolution – this applies to all sectors. Technological innovation offers organizations enormous opportunities to deliver a new form of added value to their customers – but these opportunities require drastic changes. Organizations will have to operate more Agile and reinvent themselves. PA Consulting Group excels in designing the intelligent enterprise and in successfully supporting people and organizations through digital and Agile transitions. Our (international) team consists of Architects, Designers, Coaches, and Change Managers for digital and Agile transformations. We are growing and expanding, and to strengthen our Business Design Team in the Netherlands we are looking for (Senior) Business Designers / Enterprise (IT) Architects. Our Business Design Services team is involved in challenging projects that require a broad spectrum of organizational design specialisms, from strategic business operating models, organizational design to technology strategy and the underlying IT architectures. If you have a proven track record in leading (and selling) projects based on the following (one or more) expertise, we would like to talk to you: Enterprise Architectures: designing integrated architectures for business, applications, data, and infrastructure that support large-scale change programs within organizations. Enterprise IT Strategy: designing business and IT strategy and policy, adaptive to the ever-changing technological developments and responding to the concrete business applications thereof. Transformation planning: building combined business and technology roadmaps that support the planning and execution of organization-wide transformations. Target Operating Models: including business capability modelling, process redesign and establishing effective business and architecture governance methodologies. Technical and Operational Resilience: analysing end-to-end operations (people, process, technology) that help organizations protect their reputation and comply with regulations. Qualifications The role: The main goal of this role is to work closely with our clients in innovative, integrated business, IT and cultural change processes, where you also play a leading role in managing stakeholders and in supporting and managing organizational change. As a Senior/ Principal Consultant you like to contribute to sales initiatives and Thought Leadership, with the aim of further expanding competencies and propositions that help to acquire new assignments and clients and to expand our existing clients and of course the growth of your own career at PA. Personal and professional qualities: You have a solid (consulting) experience in working with clients and shaping solutions and the drive to bring projects to a successful conclusion and have an active network in Financial / Professional Services, Manufacturing and/or the public sector – at least 5 to 7 years is a must. High-level interlocutor in the field of business and technology architecture concepts, with in-depth experience in one or more of the above specialisms. Familiar with the latest standards in Customer Experience platforms, Integration platforms, Rapid Application Development frameworks, Digital Marketing / Automation and/or Customer and Data Analytics, and Data Driven ways of working. Has a clear vision of future trends in digital / technology and their impact on organizations. Skill to create, review and bring together end-to-end architecture within one or more business, application, data and infrastructure architecture domains, experience in designing and defining IT strategy and business architecture (with a background of MSc/MBA in Computer Science, Engineering or any other relevant study). Experience working with experienced client teams to quickly diagnose issues and develop, design and deliver solutions to address complex and challenging issues. Able to develop and provide a vision on projects, work streams and deliverables based on your expertise and translate this vision into concrete actions. Proven experience as an Enterprise, Domain and/or Solution Architect. Experience in modelling business processes. Experience as a Scrum Master. Strong intellectual and analytical skills, based on an academic background, but with well-developed planning and realization skills and the ability to switch between hands-on and hands-off – depending on the situation. Strong customer focus, ambitious, enterprising and collegial, a motivating personal and authentic style, team player. Above average presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, able to take the lead in organizational change, organizational sensitivity and bridge builder. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills (in Dutch and English). Proactive attitude, clear ideas, willingness to work internationally. Additional information 35 holidays per year (including statutory days) Opportunity to buy additional flex holidays (maximum of 7) Annual performance-based bonus Pension plan (with fixed percentage personal contribution) Possibility to buy shares in PA Inclusion & Diversity We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in The Netherlands. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Enterprise Architecture Design and Strategy: Develop and implement an enterprise architecture strategy that aligns IT and business goals. Define and document technology standards, principles, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency across the enterprise. Design technology solutions that meet business requirements, and ensure their scalability, security, and sustainability. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to understand business processes, challenges, and technology needs. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure that the technology architecture meets current and future needs. Provide guidance and consultation to project teams on all aspects of architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and priorities. Identify emerging technology trends and evaluate their potential impact on the organisation. Ensure compatibility and compliance with the enterprise architecture. Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce enterprise architecture governance processes to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. Evaluate and monitor existing and planned systems for alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the health and performance of enterprise architecture initiatives. Identify potential technology risks and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks. Conduct regular assessments of technology architecture to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure that architecture solutions adhere to security standards and best practices. Data Architecture and Integration: Design and implement data architecture that supports enterprise-wide data analytics, reporting, and decision-making. Ensure integration between systems and data sources to improve the accessibility and reliability of data across the organisation. Define data governance standards and practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance. Documentation and Communication: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the enterprise architecture, including system designs, technology standards, and architecture models. Regularly communicate architecture status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Provide training, support, and guidance to IT teams to help them adhere to enterprise architecture standards. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in IT, most recent experience in an architecture role. Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise architectures in complex organisations. Experience in architectural domains such as: business, application, data, and technology. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Proficiency in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx, or similar). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration technologies (APIs, SOA, microservices). Additional Information Private medical insurance. Travel allowance. 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days. Company pension scheme. Annual performance-based bonus. Life and Income protection insurance. Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn). Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance). Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance. PA is committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people can excel. We believe that greater diversity stimulates innovation, enabling us to fulfil our purpose of ‘Bringing Ingenuity to Life’, supporting the growth of our people, and delivering more enduring results for our clients. We only recruit, promote and reward our people based on their contribution, without regard to gender, race, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, andtogether we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, andtransport. Our teams operate globally from offices across theUK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Enterprise Architecture Design and Strategy: Develop and implement an enterprise architecture strategy that aligns IT and business goals. Define and document technology standards, principles, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency across the enterprise. Lead the design of technology solutions that meet business requirements, and ensure their scalability, security, and sustainability. 2.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to understand business processes, challenges, and technology needs. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure that the technology architecture meets current and future needs. Provide guidance and consultation to project teams on all aspects of architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Technology Road mapping and Solution Architecture: Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and priorities. Identify emerging technology trends and evaluate their potential impact on the organisation. Define solution architecture for specific initiatives or projects, ensuring compatibility and compliance with the enterprise architecture. Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce enterprise architecture governance processes to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. Evaluate and monitor existing and planned systems for alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the health and performance of enterprise architecture initiatives. Identify potential technology risks and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks. Conduct regular assessments of technology architecture to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure that architecture solutions adhere to security standards and best practices. Data Architecture and Integration: Design and implement data architecture that supports enterprise-wide data analytics, reporting, and decision-making. Ensure integration between systems and data sources to improve the accessibility and reliability of data across the organisation. Define data governance standards and practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance. Documentation and Communication: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the enterprise architecture, including system designs, technology standards, and architecture models. Regularly communicate architecture status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Provide training, support, and guidance to IT teams to help them adhere to enterprise architecture standards. Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3-5 years in a senior architecture role. Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise architectures in complex organisations. Experience in various architectural domains: business, application, data, and technology. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Proficiency in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx, or similar). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration technologies (APIs, SOA, microservices). Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR). Qualifications Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges. Additional information Private medical insurance Travel allowance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance) Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance. PA is committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people can excel. We believe that greater diversity stimulates innovation, enabling us to fulfil our purpose of ‘Bringing Ingenuity to Life’, supporting the growth of our people, and delivering more enduring results for our clients. We only recruit, promote and reward our people based on their contribution, without regard to gender, race, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr
