Strategic Technology Architect

We go beyond for a safer world. We go beyond for a safer world . Tait's Vision and Values Our vision is to be a leading global company in the design, delivery, and management of critical communication solutions for safe and resilient communities. We will do this by understanding and serving our customers, business partners, employees, and communities, and by demonstrating our core values: commitment to listen. courage to act integrity to deliver what we promise. These values are based on a series of principles around how we act and engage with our customers, our business partners and each other. Our Business Conduct and Code of Ethics Policy defines how we do business - putting these values into action will help us contribute to safe and resilient communities. This position description is to be read in conjunction with that policy. Purpose of Role We're seeking a Strategic Technology Architect to define and guide the next-generation architecture for Tait's mission‑critical ecosystem. This role is ideal for a visionary systems thinker who explores emerging technologies, evaluates their commercial and operational value, and can articulate a clear architectural path forward. You will be one of the key architectural voices within the CTO Office - shaping long‑term architecture, conducting deep independent research, and identifying how emerging capabilities across LMR, LTE/5G/6G, AI/ML, sensing, cloud/edge, and automation can materially improve outcomes for public safety, utilities, and transportation customers. This is not a theoretical architecture role, nor a hands‑on POC-builder role. You will connect technology foresight with customer value, business impact, and strategic investment - ensuring Tait's architecture evolves with clarity and purpose. Public safety, utilities, and transportation are undergoing a once‑in‑a‑generation technological shift. AI, cloud, sensing, and 5G→6G will redefine what "mission‑critical" means. By joining Tait, you will: Shape the future architecture of mission‑critical communications and field intelligence Influence technology that thousands of field workers and first responders rely on daily Drive innovation that improves safety, resilience, and operational effectiveness Explore emerging technologies and determine which ones become real products If you want to combine architecture, exploration, and meaningful real‑world impact - this role gives you a rare opportunity to do exactly that. Key Responsibilities and Outcomes Define the next‑generation mission‑critical architecture across LMR → LTE/5G → 6G, cloud/edge, AI‑enabled capabilities, and multi‑modal sensing. Continuously investigate emerging technologies and evaluate their strategic fit for mission‑critical environments. Analyze trends, technology readiness, ecosystem maturity, and adoption scenarios. Provide clear architectural recommendations rooted in technical depth and real operational constraints. Assess market signals, competitive movement, and adoption trajectories to guide timing and investment. Partner with product and commercial teams to ensure architectural directions are backed by strong business cases, customer value drivers, and go‑to‑market potential. Communicate emerging technology and architectural concepts in terms of customer benefit, ROI, risk reduction, and strategic impact - not just technical feasibility. Guide internal innovation teams by defining architectural hypotheses and evaluation criteria for POCs (executed by other teams). Work closely with engineering, product, and standards groups to drive alignment with the long‑term architecture. Support the CTO with architectural insights, strategic assessments, and technology direction proposals. Leadership Accountabilities

• Direct Reports NA
• Please also refer to the Tait Leadership Model , which contains a broad definition of the skill sets, attributes and experience that underpins the success of our leaders at Tait. Delegated Authorities - Summary Please refer to the Tait Delegated Authority Framework for specific information and current limits, which may apply to this role. Person Specification (Technical/Professional)

Experience Required :

Strong understanding of LMR, LTE, 5G, and foundational awareness of 6G trajectories. Experience with cloud/edge architectures, distributed systems, or intelligent field technologies. Understanding of public safety, utility, or transportation operational workflows and constraints. Exceptional ability to translate technology trends into architectural direction and strategic insight. Ability to translate AI opportunities into customer‑value narratives, commercial rationale, and strategic recommendations - recognizing that AI is no longer a theoretical trend but a core enabler of next‑generation mission‑critical systems.