Job Description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to shape the future of enterprise technology? Join us in a pivotal leadership role where your architectural vision will drive innovation, integration and transformation across our global digital landscape.
What will you be doing?
As Director - IT Solution Architecture and Integration, you'll lead the charge in designing and delivering scalable, secure and compliant enterprise solutions. You'll guide a global team of Solution and Integration Architects, setting the standards for architecture governance and integration platforms. From ERP and CRM to hybrid cloud connectors and API gateways, you'll ensure our systems are future-ready and seamlessly connected.
You'll collaborate with Delivery Managers, Application Owners and Infrastructure teams to bring architectural clarity to complex challenges. Whether it's reviewing solution designs, enabling cross-functional delivery or shaping strategic roadmaps, your work will be central to how we evolve digitally.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking. You'll be the go-to authority for architecture decisions and integration strategy.

• 15+ years in IT, with at least 8 years in solution/integration architecture roles
• Proven experience leading architecture teams and delivering enterprise-grade solutions across hybrid cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of API management, microservices, and real-time integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our on our website www.smith-nephew.com
Your Future: Major medical coverage, policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational assistance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible personal/vacation time off, privilege leave, floater leave and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities.
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.
Extra Perks: Free cab transport facility for all employees; one-time meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.
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