Knowledge

• Good knowledge of TOGAF or other EA Delivery processes (preferably with formal certification) - supported by domain specific knowledge and certification eg SABSA for Security
• Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models
• Good understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
• Detailed knowledge of the domain industry.
• Deep understanding of the architecture discipline, processes, concepts, and best practices
• Strong understanding of underlying needs of the business and how own role contributes to these.

Skills

• Organizationally savvy, with the ability to navigate organizational politics.
• Skilled at influencing, guiding and facilitating stakeholders and peers with decision making.
• Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Ability to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into architecture requirements
• Ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives
• Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Knowledge of financial models and budgeting
• Technology neutral: remains unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor choice, and is more interested in results than personal preferences
• Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes

Experience

• At least 10 years in architecture and delivery roles - developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps
• Ideally, 5 years in an enterprise architecture role - delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences
• Ideally, a fair proportion of experience in business analysis or business architecture
• Specific professional qualifications at the level of degree or equivalent (eg, computer science, management of information systems or similar).
• Deep subject matter expertise in the assigned business domain with good working knowledge of data, integrations and infrastructure.

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.