Global IT Executive Director - Enterprise and Platform Architecture
Boston Consulting Group · London
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What You'll Do
As our Global IT Executive Director, Enterprise and Platform Architecture, you will lead
the design and evolution of a scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient architecture that fuels
business growth and innovation at BCG. You will play a critical role in aligning IT and data
strategy with business objectives, ensuring our technology infrastructure is optimized for
performance, security, and cost efficiency while enabling rapid development and seamless
scalability.
You will be a key member of our IT Leadership Team and work closely with your peers to
deliver on our Digital Strategy, accelerating our ability to deliver meaningful and innovative
outcomes to BCG.
Serving as the primary enterprise architecture leader, you will unify efforts across IT
architecture, enterprise data, network, infrastructure, GenAI, SDKs, and Developer
Experience to foster a cohesive technology vision that balances innovation with operational
excellence.
You will establish governance frameworks that reinforce security, financial accountability,
and cost optimization, while driving best practices in automation, engineering, and operational
excellence. Your leadership will bridge technology and business strategy, ensuring IT
architecture evolves to support growth, enhance developer productivity, and maximize
infrastructure investments. By integrating modern technologies and scalable architectures, you
will empower teams to navigate complexity with agility and purpose—building a resilient, high
performance foundation that accelerates innovation and drives business success.
Among your responsibilities, you will:
- Define and Lead the IT Architecture and Data Strategy
- Articulate a clear, forward-looking vision for architecture and data, aligning
capabilities with BCG’s strategic goals. - Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture Senior Directors to ensure alignment of IT
architecture across all layers. - Champion architectural principles and best practices to ensure interoperability,
compliance, and operational resilience, with a focus on Secure Trust, reliability, and
FinOps. - Identify and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven observability, zero-trust
architectures) that enhance BCG’s enterprise capabilities. - Drive leading the ~70 IT resources associated with the Data Product Portfolio, with
direct line management of the Data Portfolio Technical Area Lead Senior Director.
- Articulate a clear, forward-looking vision for architecture and data, aligning
- Drive Cross-Layer Collaboration and Governance
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure alignment and standardization across all
IT architecture layers, incorporating input from Enterprise Architecture COE. - Promote collaboration between layers to streamline workflows, reduce silos, and
deliver consistent value to end users. - Lead platform-wide initiatives that advance security, reliability, and financial
efficiency (e.g., proactive cost optimization, robust monitoring systems, incident
response improvements). - Ensure adherence to Secure Trust principles, including rigorous authentication,
authorization, and secrets management protocols.
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure alignment and standardization across all
- Deliver Business Value and Results
- Translate business goals into architectural outcomes by driving improvements in
scalability, reliability, and security while managing costs. - Oversee the delivery of cross-layer initiatives, ensuring interdependencies are
effectively managed and objectives are met on time. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) (e.g., uptime, cost
efficiency, security compliance) to measure performance and identify opportunities for
continuous improvement. - Optimize financial operations (FinOps) by implementing proactive cost monitoring
and efficiency measures, ensuring sustainable investments in technology.
- Translate business goals into architectural outcomes by driving improvements in
- Engage and Manage Stakeholders Across BCG
- Proactively engage with senior stakeholders across BCGX, Core, and the broader
organization, ensuring alignment of IT architecture priorities with business needs. - Collaborate closely with BCG’s C-Suite, including CIO, CFO, and MDPs, to align
enterprise IT strategy with business objectives and communicate progress effectively. - Act as the key advocate for IT architecture and data strategy, fostering trust and
alignment with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to operational teams. - Cultivate partnerships with external vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring
alignment with IT architecture standards for quality, security, and performance. - Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring the WWIT
Technology team stays at the forefront of industry trends and practices.
- Proactively engage with senior stakeholders across BCGX, Core, and the broader
- Enhance Security, Reliability, and Operational Excellence
- Champion security as a foundational pillar, ensuring every layer adheres to Secure
Trust principles, including zero-trust networking, data encryption, and robust
incident response protocols. - Lead initiatives to improve reliability, such as implementing advanced observability
tools (e.g., AI-driven monitoring, predictive analytics) and enhancing disaster
recovery plans. - Embed operational excellence into enterprise architecture through automation,
proactive capacity planning, and adherence to industry best practices (e.g., Well
Architected Framework).
- Champion security as a foundational pillar, ensuring every layer adheres to Secure
- Optimize Product Lifecycle Management
- Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities
for innovation and improvement. - Partner with Information Security and Risk Management teams to conduct regular
evaluations and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
- Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities
YOU’RE GOOD AT:
- Driving enterprise-wide IT architecture transformations with a focus on security,
reliability, and financial optimization. - Leading diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing, and
cost-efficient solutions. - Navigating complex stakeholder environments, building trust and alignment across
senior leadership. - Balancing strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in modern engineering
practices, particularly in cloud, security, and cost management.
What You'll Bring
- 15+ years of technical experience, including 5+ years in a strategic leadership role
managing enterprise IT architecture. - Expertise in modern engineering domains, including security, reliability, FinOps,
and cloud infrastructure. - Proven success in leading cross-layer initiatives, particularly those focused on
enhancing operational excellence and cost optimization. - Familiarity with governance frameworks, zero-trust principles, and DevOps
methodologies. - Commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of technology trends.
Additional info
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.
For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.
We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.
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