Executive Management IT Support
Location: London
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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., 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.
Driving enterprise-wide IT architecture transformations with a focus on security, reliability, and financial optimization.
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.
15+ years of technical experience, including 5+ years in a strategic leadership role managing enterprise IT architecture.
~ Familiarity with governance frameworks, zero-trust principles, and DevOpsmethodologies.
~ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Apply
