Enterprise Architect

Job Overview

As an Enterprise Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of a robust enterprise-wide architecture strategy, aligning IT and business objectives. The role requires a deep understanding of industry best practices, including TOGAF architectural principles, and a proactive approach to ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes. You will oversee the organizations digital transformation journey, focusing on scalability, performance, security, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Strategy & Framework Development

• Develop a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture Roadmap to support business goals and future scalability.
• Define, document, and enforce TOGAF-based architectural principles, ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies.
• Identify and address gaps in the current architecture, aligning solutions with enterprise standards.

2. Technology Evaluation & Adoption

• Assess emerging technologies for potential business value and alignment with enterprise needs.
• Develop technology adoption strategies with a focus on cloud-native architectures, AI/ML, and data-driven systems.
• Ensure the adoption of modular, flexible, and scalable platforms to accommodate future growth.

3. Solution Design & Delivery

• Collaborate with teams to design solutions adhering to principles like:
• Business Continuity: Ensure fault tolerance and high availability.
• Technology Reusability: Promote reusable components and modular designs.
• Interoperability: Integrate solutions across departments and business units seamlessly.
• Data Privacy & Security: Embed robust security protocols and compliance mechanisms.
• Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.

4. Governance & Compliance

• Define and enforce enterprise-wide governance frameworks to manage risks, costs, and compliance.
• Establish review boards and architecture review processes to monitor adherence to standards and principles.
• Regularly update architecture standards to reflect changes in regulations, technologies, and business priorities.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into actionable technical plans.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Provide guidance to project teams, aligning them with enterprise goals and best practices.

6. Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor the performance of existing architectures and recommend optimizations for improved efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by introducing best practices and innovative technologies.
• Drive enterprise-wide Agile and DevOps practices, enhancing delivery timelines and quality.

7. Talent Development & Mentorship

• Provide technical mentorship to solution architects and IT teams.
• Conduct regular training sessions on architecture frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop succession planning strategies to nurture internal talent pipelines.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Alignment of IT and Business Goals:

• Ensure technology strategies directly support business priorities.

Enterprise Architecture Maturity:

• Achieve measurable improvements in architecture governance and adoption across the organization.

Cost Optimization:

• Identify opportunities to reduce IT costs through efficient architecture and vendor consolidation.

Operational Excellence:

• Deliver consistent, scalable, and high-performing enterprise solutions.

Risk Management:

• Mitigate risks related to technology, compliance, and scalability.

Innovation Adoption:

• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years as an enterprise architect.
• Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization projects.

Certifications

• TOGAF Certified (Foundation & Practitioner) or equivalent.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect).
• ITIL, COBIT, or PMP certification is a plus.

Skills & Expertise

• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Gartner EA).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and containerization.
• Expertise in enterprise tools: EA repositories, ITSM tools, and DevOps toolchains.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Enterprise Best Practices Emphasized in This Role

Standardization:

• Foster standardization across technologies, processes, and tools for greater efficiency and consistency.

Agility:

• Implement Agile and Lean methodologies to enhance responsiveness to change.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Use analytics and metrics to guide architecture decisions and measure success.

Sustainability:

• Prioritize green IT initiatives and energy-efficient solutions.

Customer-Centric Design:

• Promote user-centered designs for optimal user experiences.

Security by Design:

• Ensure security and compliance are integral to all architecture layers.