Job Summary:
The Enterprise Architecture Senior Manager will lead a team of Enterprise Architects and develop the Technology Strategy to support business objectives. They will work with all functions to oversee enterprise architecture development, including technology, data & information, digital & emerging technology applications & integration, infrastructure & cloud, and security. The ideal candidate will report to the Head of Technology (CIO) and engage with the IT organisation and business to ensure alignment of IT enterprise architecture strategy with organisational direction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide effective leadership to a motivated team of Enterprise Architects.
* Fulfill the Lead Architect role in the Enterprise Architecture team with responsibility as an enterprise architect practitioner and methods champion.
* Develop and oversee adherence to Enterprise Architecture principles that guide technology decisions for business.
* Develop, communicate, and maintain a long-term vision for IT Enterprise Architecture and underpin the vision with EA strategies to deliver the same with support from the business via IT Business Partners.
* Support the development of a cohesive roadmap for data management in the organisation, working with the business to create data.
* Develop the business's technology strategies and detailed sub-strategies to meet future needs by maximising benefits of data assets and technology-focused initiatives.
* Keep abreast of emerging IT technologies to align IT technology trends with strategic requirements of the business and encourage adoption of IT best practice.
* Review utilisation and benefits of IT enterprise architecture investments and realise delivery to support corporate strategy and business plans.
* Model technical landscape to analyse alignment of business capabilities with delivered technology and IT solutions.
* Ensure IT capital programs stay aligned to business technology strategy, detailed sub-strategies and EA roadmaps while optimising use of existing components and capabilities across technology landscape.
* Participate in evaluation/selection of technology solutions, where required.
* Build strong relationships with various IT teams within IT function to optimise cooperation, maximise efficiencies, and support initiatives.
* Participate in Supplier Relationship Performance reviews, leading on discussions of strategic value and innovation perspectives in supplier performance evaluation.
* Lead governance activities associated with ensuring overall EA compliance.
* Define and execute IT innovation processes through EA team to foster and drive IT innovation efforts.
* Drive customer-first agenda across IT.
Requirements:
1. Formal certification and/or equivalent experience in architecture disciplines, processes, concepts, and best practices such as TOGAF, ITIL, ISO: 27000, and COBIT are desirable.
2. Relevant bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
3. Seven + years' relevant experience with a minimum of five years in an IT Architecture role in an environment similar in size and complexity to the business is desirable.
4. A minimum of 10 years' experience in utilities or similar industries is desirable, along with 3+ years working at a senior manager level.
5. Excellent leadership and people skills are required, and a demonstrable ability to attract and develop a high-performing committed team.
6. You will have significant leadership and change & transformation experience ideally in a similar utility, regulated industry, or multi-stakeholder environment.
7. Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions and ambiguity, generating effective and pragmatic solutions.