Job Introduction
Join WMCA at a pivotal moment of digital transformation. As a Solution Architect in our Digital and Data team, you’ll help shape the future digital state of the organisation - leading the move from legacy systems to modern platforms.
You’ll be central to designing robust, compliant solutions aligned with enterprise standards, acting as a gatekeeper for technical design decisions.
This is a unique opportunity to influence a major systems revamp and ensure our technology meets the evolving needs of customers and stakeholders across the region.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING.

• Work flexibly and with integrity to support the needs of WMCA and the Digital and Data team.
• Develop, deliver, and support solutions architecture across the organisation.
• Understand and document business needs, translating them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and users to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Create and review technical designs, offering guidance for current and future systems.
• Communicate complex IT architecture in clear business terms to stakeholders.
• Advise staff and users on digital tools and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Document key team processes and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to and enforce technical standards across user groups.
• Build partnerships with internal teams and external organisations to support strategic goals.
• Present reports and updates to project, architectural, and senior management boards.
• Identify and communicate opportunities, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain architecture governance frameworks.

Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started.

• Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
• Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
• Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
• Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit