Lead/Principal IT Architect (Enterprise, Solution or Cloud)

About the role

Boston Consulting Group Platinion is looking for Lead/Principal IT Architects (Enterprise, Solution or Cloud) to strengthen its architecture leadership and delivery capabilities in Southeast Asia. This is a senior, client-facing role for technology leaders who combine strong architectural depth with strategic perspective, working in hybrid case teams on large-scale IT and digital transformation programs.

Key responsibilities

• Work in hybrid case teams of BCG and BCG Platinion consultants on large-scale IT and digital transformation programs.
• Advise senior client stakeholders, especially in Financial Institutions and/or Insurance, on enterprise architecture, solution architecture and IT strategy.
• Align business strategy and technology architecture, lead current-state assessments, define target-state architectures and build transition roadmaps.
• Oversee implementation of enterprise and solution architectures, including proof-of-concepts and pilots.
• Design scalable technology solutions and bring cross-industry perspectives on emerging technologies.
• Build relationships with senior client executives and contribute to business development, including proposals, presales and presentations.
• Mentor junior architects and consultants.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, management or technology consulting, or in relevant industry or digital roles (Financial Services, Insurance, Telco).
• Proven experience across enterprise, solution, application, data and/or cloud architecture domains, with a track record of enterprise-scale solutions.
• Experience leading delivery or case teams and in presales, proposal development and senior client presentations.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA, Master's or PhD highly regarded.
• Flexibility to travel within Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Required skills

• Architecture principles and hands-on exposure to modern data platforms and digital ecosystems.
• Enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (relevant certifications a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a strategic mindset for executive engagement.