AMS PSR

The Lead IT Service Architect is responsible for developing HS2’s IT service

Architecture and transition capabilities that embed the strategic application of live and available services to address business needs. The role owns the service domain architecture and ensures that guardrails and standards that guide the delivery of services are aligned to enterprise-wide IT strategy and policies.

2. Role of Directorate and Capability

IT sits within the CFO Directorate, playing an essential role in daily operations and success of the programme. The department provides technical leadership, advisory and delivery of IT services across HS2 Ltd, enabling the delivery of HS2’s mission. Its main objective is to provide the guiding principles, assurance, systems, processes and promote the skills necessary to enable the maximum use of information and technology to improve the design, construction and ultimately operation of the HS2 programme.

The IT Platforms & Operations function is accountable for developing and enhancing core IT technology, orchestrating all parties involved in the delivery of products and services, maintaining quality standards and making service performance visible.