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Amentum

IT Technical Architect - AI and Automation Lead

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In-Office
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Mid level
In-Office
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Mid level
The role involves providing technical leadership for AI and automation, designing scalable solutions, and ensuring project delivery aligns with business goals and enterprise standards.
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At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect specialising in automation and AI to lead complex programmes. You’ll shape technical strategy, design scalable architectures, and ensure solutions align with business goals and enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical delivery across complex automation and AI programmes

  • Define scalable architectures, data flows, and system integrations

  • Shape technical strategy aligned to business goals and standards

  • Design robust, future-proof solutions to meet evolving needs

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and deliver proof-of-concepts

  • Support full project lifecycle from concept to implementation

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

  • Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies

  • Drive operational efficiency, automation, and reduce technical debt

  • Support M&A through technical due diligence and system integration

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Architect across multiple technology domains

  • Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, Prince2, TOGAF, and Archimate

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Experience working in matrixed environments and fast-paced delivery settings

  • Strong organisational and project management capabilities

  • Automation expertise (e.g. Power Platform, UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)

  • AI knowledge including LLMs, Copilots, and Microsoft AI ecosystem

  • Data platform experience (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Databricks)

  • Broad enterprise technology exposure (ServiceNow, CRM, ERP, EUC, infrastructure, cloud)

  • Solid understanding of Azure and cyber security frameworks (SIEM, XDR, NIST, ISO27001)

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact [email protected]

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