Snr Spec: Enterprise Architect at BCX

Core Description

Setting BCX Enterprise Technology Architecture direction for a specific business area, includes the definition of the current, transition and future state modes.

Ensuring that the architecture and processes can adapt to changing needs, and support business strategy.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, informed by best practice, which outlines the standards, policies, and procedures that govern technology use within BCX.
• Collaborating with business and technology leaders to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Leading or participating in cross-functional teams to implement new technology solutions, ensuring that they align with the enterprise architecture framework.
• Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including business leaders and executives, to ensure understanding and support for technology initiatives and business cases.
• Accountable for the health & effectiveness of key architecture components aligned to Standards and Lifecycle Management.
• Monitoring the performance of technology systems and processes and continuously seeking ways to optimize the technology environment.
• Develop and implement the integration roadmap, aligned to best practice.
• Leading new/replacement technology business engagement session with vendors to capture statement of work
• Develop and implement the orchestration roadmap, aligned to best practice.

Core Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Stakeholder management
• Infrastructure Development& Support
• Risk Management
• Vendor Management
• Business Processes
• Security Architecture

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Working with people
• Analytical and Problem Solving
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning & Organising
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 7: 3 year Bachelors Degree in Information Technology
• NQF 8: Honours Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 10 years’ experience in enterprise architecture, of which 5 years at a senior level