Manager - Enterprise Data Architecture

As an Enterprise Solution Architect, your primary responsibility is to design and oversee the implementation of technology solutions that align with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization. You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to define the architecture and ensure the successful delivery of scalable and efficient solutions. Here are the key responsibilities and tasks associated with this role: Solution Design and Architecture: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, objectives, and challenges. Define and develop enterprise-level solution architecture that meets business needs, aligns with industry best practices, and leverages existing technology assets. Create architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to communicate the design and facilitate implementation. Technology Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology platforms, frameworks, and tools to support the solution architecture. Conduct research and stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards relevant to the organization's technology landscape. Assess vendor products and services, considering their compatibility with the enterprise architecture and ability to meet business requirements. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Engage with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to gather requirements, understand constraints, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans. Facilitate discussions, workshops, and presentations to articulate the benefits, risks, and implications of proposed solution architectures. Solution Delivery Oversight: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the development and implementation phases of projects. Review and approve technical designs, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, standards, and best practices. Monitor and assess the progress of solution implementation, identifying and resolving any technical issues or risks that may arise. Performance and Scalability Optimization: Analyze and optimize solution performance, scalability, and reliability by identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or constraints. Define and recommend infrastructure requirements, including hardware, software, and network configurations, to support the solution's performance and scalability objectives. Conduct performance testing and tuning activities to ensure the solution meets performance expectations. Security and Compliance Considerations: Ensure that solution architectures comply with security standards, regulations, and industry best practices. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities and risks. Define and implement security controls and mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure data privacy. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies relevant to enterprise solution architecture. Continuously assess and enhance existing solution architectures and technology landscapes to drive innovation, efficiency, and agility. Provide recommendations for process improvements, automation, and optimization of technology solutions. Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and guide junior architects, developers, and technical staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional development. Share knowledge, best practices, and architectural patterns with the broader technology community within the organization. As an Enterprise Solution Architect, you play a critical role in ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives and deliver value to the organization. Your expertise in solution design, architecture, and technology enables you to design scalable and robust solutions that drive business growth, innovation, and operational efficiency. Your strong communication and collaboration skills, combined with your ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, facilitate the successful implementation of enterprise-wide technology initiatives.