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Develop, implement and govern Enterprise Solutions Architecture in accordance with the EA strategy and roadmap.
Job description
Contribute to the development of IT Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies
Provide input to the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap based on business strategy and retail industry trends
Contribute to, develop and maintain components of the IT Enterprise Architecture functions of Architecture Governance, IT Portfolio Planning, Business Enablement and Functional Management
Collaborate with IT counterparts from Project Management, Technical Management and IT Leadership stakeholder groups to deliver solutions architecture for strategic projects and operating plan initiatives
Lead and mentor project solution architects, technical specialists and business process analysts, as required by projects and operating plan initiatives
Appraise up-front design solutions and articulate impedances to current and pre-emptive future performance
Proactively identify business risks and mitigations based on the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap to influence the EA strategy and roadmap planning
Proactively identify business opportunities and benefits based on the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap to influence the EA strategy and roadmap planning
Proactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating Plan
Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture within the IT Enterprise Architecture function
Proactively identify and provide direction that aims to make the right technology choices based on strategic fit beyond an RFP
Minimum requirements
Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification
Relevant architecture certification
Up to 8 years’ experience in an IT architecture capacity
At least 3 years’ experience as in a solutions architecture capacity
Relevant IT experience
Relevant retail industry experience
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture domains of process, application and data
Knowledge of enterprise architecture domains of technology and security
Deep understanding of IT
Retail knowledge
Ability to integrate IT Enterprise Solutions Architecture within a complex business environment
Create structure from complexity
Project management capability
Understanding of project management methodologies
Business acumen
Commercial acumen
Strong facilitation and communication skills at all organisational levels (written, verbal, presentation)
Systemic Thinking
Strong leadership ability of direct and virtual teams
Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners
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