SUMMARY:
The resource will report to Manager II responsible for Enterprise Architecture Adoption which partners with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Solution Architecture (SA) teams to enable the application of EA perspectives throughout enterprise processes through mechanisms that foster accountability, risk management and compliance. This role will partner with EAs, SAs and Senior leaders on:
Adoption & Governance
* Evaluation solutions, technology acquisitions and technical designs to ensure alignment with target state architecture, EA policies and standards
* Assessment, evaluation and quantification of the risk of architecture deviations from the target state
* Communication, decision support and risk management of architecture deviations
* Training, awareness and promotion of adoption of target state and associated assets across key stakeholder groups
* Monitoring of enterprise processes to manage alignment with target state
* Partnering with project teams to achieve the most optimal architectural approach
* Communication of architecture options, pros and cons and risks and benefits
DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
* 1-2 years of Enterprise architecture experience with top part of the technology stack (middleware and up) including the domains of application, integration, SDLC and middleware.
* Or
* 4 years advanced solution architecture working on large, complex solution architectures.
* Service oriented architecture
* Data architecture
* Enterprise architecture frameworks
* Business Modeling
* Role design
* Data design
* Application design
* System integration design
* Services design
* EA principles
* Building block design
* Solutions modeling
* Enterprise architecture (any 2 domains of EA)
* SDLC
* Program management
* Service development
* Conceptualization
* Abstract thinking
* Risk management practices
* Process design and process optimization
* Problem/Conflict resolution
* Negotiation/Communication
* Team building
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
* Big 4 consulting
CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS:
* Provide support for architecture discipline as defined by departmental requirements.
* Provide overall direction, guidance, definition and facilitation for the development of architecture required to meet business strategies and goals.
* Identify, support, and analyze the enterprise’s business drivers, IT strategies, and current IT environment and recommend solutions to improve, develop, and align IT to the business.
* Work as a team lead or internal consultant on multiple highly complex projects/programs/domains that require in-depth technical knowledge of two or more specific discipline areas such as security, information/data, or systems.
* Analyze information to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, determine the accuracy of reports, and monitor the efficiency and security of operations.
* Develop, review and communicate policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
* Promote the IT Architecture process, outcomes and results.
* Participate in the domain’s architecture governance process.
* Review exceptions and make recommendations to architectural standards at a domain level. Analyze the current architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements.
* Consult with domain/project/program teams to ensure compatibility with existing solutions, infrastructure and services.
* Provide direction for the design of systems.
* Provide strategic consultation to clients and IT teams.
* Work with business leaders to understand business requirements and help them understand how technology tradeoffs influence strategy.
* Consult on business-facing projects and maintain knowledge of their progress. Sell the architecture process.
* Keep IT technology and delivery managers aware of key customer issues, identifying and resolving potential programs and conflicts.
* Coordinate architecture implementation and modification activities.
* Ensure the conceptual completeness of the technical solution.
* Work closely with project management to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.
* Provide recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment. Recommend expenditures based on the size, scope, and cost of hardware and software components.
* Develop, motivate, and mentor IT members to create a team environment.
* Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
* Other duties may be assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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