Deputy Enterprise Architect (12 Month FTC)
Overview
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programmer. They are now seeking an Deputy Enterprise Architect.
Role Profile
Define, design and interpretation of technical architecture artefacts taken from user requirements specifications or in direct discussions with the business, to create a solutions architecture to meet business requirements
Define the target architectures, and the roadmaps and timescales for these architectures to ensure the most effective use of technology and digital services across the company whilst delivering the required business outcomes
Define and articulate the as is architecture, the to be architecture and the interim architectures as we progress towards the target state
Rationalising our current estate and standardising systems and processes across group companies
Part-take in the design authority and provide an assurance role, ensuring that all architecture activities and deliverables (in-house and external outsourced) are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies and strategies
To take a lead role in the full life cycle delivery of the technical solutions for Business projects from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification, design, delivery, acceptance and in to operational support
Deliver high quality implementation of the defined solution to facilitate realisation of organisational benefit
Be responsible for the determination and promulgation of the appropriate frameworks, standards, libraries and approach to be adopted, in the translation of this architecture into working code; and to keep these up-to-date
Develop technology strategies and roadmaps
Develop group-wide technology investment planning
Develop and optimise the Application landscape
Manage the appropriate governance forums to ensure the agreement and maintenance of the overall Enterprise Architecture of the company and ensure that the process delivers strategic imperatives
Person Profile
Proven track record of driving and leading large-scale architectural projects throughout an entire business through to completion
Knowledge of IT Quality Assurance processes
Experience within Solution Design & Architecture
Robust knowledge within Security Architecture
Experience of all aspects of the software development lifecycle
Applications/Digital Agency background working within architecture
Experience working within mobile, cloud and infrastructure solutions environments
Experience in reviewing and selecting Technical and Applications Architectures solutions
Experience of supporting procurement of IT Architecture and of architecting digital services
Experience of working with 3rd party Technical and Application Architects
Outstanding analytical skills
Experience of CRM software and Data Warehousing solutions
Exceptional strategic planning and problem-solving skills
Ability working within pressurised environments whilst making decisive decisions
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences and excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Experience of senior executive/leadership engagement
Ability to manage through organisational change and keen attention to detail
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programmer. They are now seeking an Deputy Enterprise Architect.
Role Profile
Define, design and interpretation of technical architecture artefacts taken from user requirements specifications or in direct discussions with the business, to create a solutions architecture to meet business requirements
Define the target architectures, and the roadmaps and timescales for these architectures to ensure the most effective use of technology and digital services across the company whilst delivering the required business outcomes
Define and articulate the as is architecture, the to be architecture and the interim architectures as we progress towards the target state
Rationalising our current estate and standardising systems and processes across group companies
Part-take in the design authority and provide an assurance role, ensuring that all architecture activities and deliverables (in-house and external outsourced) are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies and strategies
To take a lead role in the full life cycle delivery of the technical solutions for Business projects from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification, design, delivery, acceptance and in to operational support
Deliver high quality implementation of the defined solution to facilitate realisation of organisational benefit
Be responsible for the determination and promulgation of the appropriate frameworks, standards, libraries and approach to be adopted, in the translation of this architecture into working code; and to keep these up-to-date
Develop technology strategies and roadmaps
Develop group-wide technology investment planning
Develop and optimise the Application landscape
Manage the appropriate governance forums to ensure the agreement and maintenance of the overall Enterprise Architecture of the company and ensure that the process delivers strategic imperatives
Person Profile
Proven track record of driving and leading large-scale architectural projects throughout an entire business through to completion
Knowledge of IT Quality Assurance processes
Experience within Solution Design & Architecture
Robust knowledge within Security Architecture
Experience of all aspects of the software development lifecycle
Applications/Digital Agency background working within architecture
Experience working within mobile, cloud and infrastructure solutions environments
Experience in reviewing and selecting Technical and Applications Architectures solutions
Experience of supporting procurement of IT Architecture and of architecting digital services
Experience of working with 3rd party Technical and Application Architects
Outstanding analytical skills
Experience of CRM software and Data Warehousing solutions
Exceptional strategic planning and problem-solving skills
Ability working within pressurised environments whilst making decisive decisions
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences and excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Experience of senior executive/leadership engagement
Ability to manage through organisational change and keen attention to detail