Job Description

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About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Enterprise Systems Architect & Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical systems that power CDP's business performance. This hands-on role blends deep technical expertise with end-to-end project leadership, driving seamless integration, security, and adoption across the business to deliver lasting value.




Responsibilities


Drive the gathering and translation of business requirements into scalable, secure, and integrated system designs balancing ROI. Lead the delivery of enterprise systems, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to achieve results and meet milestones. Champion architecture standards that ensure resilience, performance, and interoperability across platforms. Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing technical direction and ensuring accountability for outcomes whilst liaising with wider business functions to effectively engage stakeholders. Direct data migration, system integration, and testing to guarantee seamless deployment and business continuity. Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively to keep projects on track. Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Drive change control, training, and adoption initiatives to maximize system value. Partner with vendors and third parties to deliver high-quality, cost & time effective solutions. Establish feedback monitoring, governance, and incremental delivery practices for sustained system performance. ###

About You

Key Qualifications


Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-level systems in complex business environments. Strong track record of end-to-end project management, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, and delivery. Deep knowledge of enterprise system architecture principles, integration patterns, data management strategies and state of the art. Solid understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in enterprise systems. Skilled in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and vendor/partner coordination. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams. Hands-on experience with change management, training, and user adoption activities.


What We're Looking For



We're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and delivery. You can roll up your sleeves to design robust enterprise systems while inspiring teams and driving projects to completion. You balance technical depth with strong communication, bringing clarity to complexity and confidence to stakeholders. Most importantly, you're motivated by making a tangible impact -- delivering solutions that transform how CDP operates today and set us up for success tomorrow.



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About Us

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services - from insight to ideas, prototypes to production - bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and - above all - expert, we're uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry. Even our ownership model is innovative: We're 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects' success. As part of our benefits package we offer:


flexible working a discretionary bonus excellent learning and development opportunities a 12% non-contributory pension private healthcare electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme share incentive plan * 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays