Head, Enterprise Architecture, Corporate Functions at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To shape and lead the Corporate Functions portfolio, proactively and holistically, through transformation and optimisation initiatives, supporting the formulation and realisation of digital and technology strategy and driving innovation opportunities across all Corporate Functions Business Units to enable the organisation to achieve targeted business outcomes that support strategic priorities for growing revenue, optimising costs and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Information Technology as well as TOGAF System Architect Certification
• Minimum 10 years' experience driving and leading large-scale architectural projects throughout an entire business through to completion
• Experience in reviewing and selecting Technical and Applications Architectures solutions. Familiarity with EA tools, graphical modeling approaches and repository management
• Strong experience working with diverse technology platforms. Understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at enterprise level
• Enterprise Architecture experience, utilising TOGAF or equivalent methodology. Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks
• Proven ability to lead, manage and drive high performance across technical and project teams.
• Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People

Technical Competencies:

• Change Control and Management (IT)
• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Information Technology Architecture
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategy Definition