Manager, Strategy and Architecture

Manager Strategy and Architecture

Job Location: This role is based in Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney

We offer a range of hybrid working arrangements

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Manager, Strategy & Architecture is responsible for leading the development and execution of Enterprise Services technology strategy, architecture, and innovation to support the organisation's strategic objectives. The role provides leadership of the Architecture function within a federated architecture operating model, ensuring enterprise platforms, technology services, and investments are aligned to business priorities, enterprise standards, and long-term organisational outcomes.

As a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, the role drives enterprise architectural direction, governance, and capability uplift across Enterprise Services, enabling secure, resilient, and future-ready technology services. The Manager, Strategy & Architecture fosters a high-performing and collaborative architecture community and balances business outcomes, technology risk, operational excellence, and innovation to deliver sustainable value across the enterprise.

Core Duties:

• Develop and maintain Enterprise Services technology strategies and roadmaps that align technology capabilities with business priorities and long-term organisational objectives.
• Ensure technology investments deliver business value and support enterprise capability outcomes.
• Lead the Enterprise Services architecture practice and provide strategic direction within a federated architecture model.
• Establish and govern architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures to enable consistent and effective technology decision-making.
• Provide architectural assurance for major investments, programs, projects, and technology changes.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to shape technology strategies that enable organisational objectives and future capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on technology opportunities, risks, investment priorities, and emerging trends.
• Lead and coordinate architecture activities across all architecture domains to support integrated business and technology outcomes.
• Support major Enterprise Services initiatives through strategic architecture planning, solution direction, and transformation management.
• Drive simplification, modernisation, and technical debt reduction across the Enterprise Services portfolio.
• Champion emerging technologies and innovative approaches that improve business performance, operational efficiency, resilience, and customer outcomes.
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimise, standardise, and enhance technology value delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing architecture team and broader architecture community.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Build organisational architecture capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Contribute to investment planning and prioritisation to maximise value from technology expenditure.
• Ensure architecture decisions appropriately balance business outcomes, risk, security, compliance, resilience, and sustainability.
• Monitor and manage technology risks, technical debt, and architectural health across the Enterprise Services environment.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategies, roadmaps, and architecture plans.
• Extensive enterprise architecture experience across business, information, solution, technical, and security domains.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with experience aligning technology investments to business value and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and engage effectively with senior leaders and business partners.
• Experience assessing current and future technology capabilities to support transformation and modernisation initiatives.
• Proven track record evaluating and implementing emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.
• Strong people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience establishing architecture governance, managing technology risk, and ensuring compliance with standards and policies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with experience managing complex enterprise challenges.
• Relevant Information Technology qualification - preferred.
• Eligibility to hold and maintain a NV1 Defence clearance.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining