Enterprise Architect

Job description

An Enterprise Architect is a practitioner of enterprise architecture which is a business management discipline that operates within large enterprises.

Enterprise architects work with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets.

The enterprise architect then links that business to the organization's IT strategy, and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of an organization will be met.

Responsibilities:

Strategy Alignment: Link the business strategy to the organization's IT strategy and document this using multiple architectural models or views

Consultancy and Guidance: Provide expert consultancy advice and guidance on architecture areas and integration issues through Solution Architects

Maintenance and Updates: Support the maintenance of architecture to reflect changes in the IM strategy, new requirements, technology innovations, and business change

Risk Management: Maximize opportunities while considering commercial, technical, and financial implications of risks

Supplier and Partner Communication: Validate that suppliers and partners support the IM strategic direction through effective communication, influence, and relationship building

Qualifications:

Experience: Extensive experience in managing data and/or information architectural development at an enterprise level

Systems Analysis: Substantial experience in systems analysis and requirements specification

Strategy Level Work: Experience working at the business and IS Strategy level

Integration Knowledge: Knowledge of enterprise integration concepts and technologies

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Extensive experience of managing data and/or information architectural development at an enterprise level

Substantial experience of systems analysis and requirements specification

Substantial experience working at the business and IS Strategy level

Knowledge of enterprise integration concepts and technologies e.g. EAI, Web Services Knowledge of web concepts and technologies (including Internet, Intranet, Extranet, Portals, EJB, Web Servers, Application CASE/Modelling tools (ideally, Systems Architect) Knowledge and understanding of Hardware and Network Infrastructure concepts and technologies

Desirable

Substantial experience of corporate process architecture development and deployment

Broad experience of the use of modelling, data management, simulation, workflow and end-user analysis tools Proficiency of database technologies especially Oracle ERP (11i) and messaging including IBM (MQ) and Oracle (AQ) and broad XML experience Data Management concepts & technology (e.g. Data warehousing, DBMS s e.g. Oracle) Process Management and workflow concepts and technologies (e.g. Oracle Workflow) Development lifecycles and notations covering structured, object and component based approaches (e.g. IE, SSADM, DSDM, RUP, UML)

Software Infrastructure/Middleware concepts and technologies

Information Security Concepts, Standards (BS7799/InfoSec), Infrastructure and Technologies Document, Content and/or Digital Asset Management concepts and technologies (e.g. Documentum)

Experience of the use of Enterprise Integration Architecture (EAI) methodologies and tools covering 3 or more of: Oracle ERP, IBM Middleware, Web Portals, Data Warehousing, GIS, Document Management, HP, IBM, Midrange (Unix) and Microsoft based desktop and server environments

Accountability

1.

Own at least one of, and otherwise contribute to, the definition and development of the IM strategy data, application, integration, technology infrastructure and security architecture as a cohesive and coherent set of architectures that support the business needs and policies.

2.

Evaluate proposed changes to these architectures such that risks to the business are mitigated.

3.

Research, evaluate, define and maintain corporate data and information policies, processes, standards, tools and repositories necessary for the successful use and/or re-use of data and information models.

4.

Support the maintenance of these architectures to reflect changes to the IM strategy for new requirements, emergence of technology innovations and changes to the business.

5.

Provide expert consultancy advice and guidance on the architecture areas and on integration issues through the Solution Architects to provide projects within IM, business and industry partners with a clear understanding of the framework.

Maximise opportunities, taking full account of commercial, technical and financial implications of the risks.

6.

Validate that suppliers and partners support the IM strategic direction through communication, influence and relationship building.

The role also involves collaboration between various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure that the organization's current and future needs are met

Innovation Lead

An Innovation Lead is typically performed by a Client Technology Lead or another resource with strong technical and business acumen.

This role involves articulating innovation topics with the client in close collaboration with the Client Partner and Client Technology Lead 4 5.

Responsibilities:

Innovation Strategy: Develop and implement innovation strategies that align with the client's business goals

Collaboration: Work closely with the Client Partner and Client Technology Lead to drive innovation initiatives

Technical Expertise: Provide technical input and guidance on innovation topics

Project Management: Oversee the execution of innovative projects, ensuring they meet the client's expectations and deliver value

Qualifications:

Technical and Business Acumen: Strong technical knowledge combined with business understanding

Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and drive innovative initiatives

Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients and internal teams to articulate innovation topics

In summary, it s expected that an Architect role has a strong strategic alignment and technical expertise and focuses more on aligning IT strategy with business strategy and maintaining architectural models, whereas the Innovation Role is more focused on driving innovation initiatives and collaborating closely with clients to implement new ideas and technologies.

Business Development Role

An IT Business Developer plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and business functions within an organization.

This role involves identifying business opportunities, developing strategies to leverage technology for business growth, and ensuring that IT solutions align with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Business Opportunity Identification: Identify and evaluate new business opportunities that can be enhanced or enabled by IT solutions.

Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies to leverage technology for business growth and competitive advantage.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into IT requirements.

Solution Design: Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement solutions that meet business needs and objectives.

Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies that can benefit the business.

Project Management: Oversee the implementation of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet business requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of IT solutions and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications:

Experience: Several years of experience in IT and business development roles.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT systems, software development, and emerging technologies.

Business Acumen: Ability to understand business processes and how IT can be used to improve them.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business needs and develop appropriate IT solutions.

Project Management: Experience in managing IT projects from inception to completion.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise and business acumen to effectively drive business growth through innovative IT solutions.

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Required Skill Profession

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