Lead Enterprise Architect

Lead Enterprise Architect A lead enterprise plays a high-level role in ensuring the technology strategy is developed based on the business goals of the organization and that it is agreed to and followed
Individuals in this role will: Network and communication with senior stakeholders across enterprises and seek opportunities for improvement Support at least one community or chapter or a combination of both Lead teams including enterprise architects and help them understand how to deliver the team s objectives to meet organizational goals Carry out horizon scanning across the industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity Support successful delivery of the long-term strategy Take a leading role in the overall direction of business and digital capabilities Identify priorities for change to enable delivery at increasing pace Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable change Key Responsibilities Enterprise Thinking Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organization Work with people outside of the organization to inform policies, strategies, and standards Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through architectural work Coach others in identifying important trends Architecture Communication Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels and across organizations using architecture communication techniques Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions Gain support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact, and complexity Coach and support others in architecture communication Community Collaboration ork collaboratively in a group, actively networking with others Adapt feedback to ensure it s effective and sustainable Identify problems or issues in the team dynamic and rectify them Identify issues through team facilitation and coach brainstorming to develop contingencies Architectural Design Design and architecture that defines the technology, people, process, and other elements needed to achieve organizational objectives Work with others across the organization to ensure best practice designs are used to achieve the organization s objectives Architectural Decision Making Make and guide architectural design decisions characterized by medium risk and complexity Identify and address architectural risks that affect multiple teams or domains Use architectural guidance and assurance to make design decisions and manage technical risks at the appropriate level Contribute to the development of architectural guidance and assurance Problem Definition and Shaping Lead the framing of a problem characterized by high complexity, complication, or risk so that a solution can be created Coach others in defining problems and describing appropriate options for solutions Help others challenge requirements and assumptions and identify opportunities when defining problems and solution options Strategy Design Define and connect strategies or visions across the organization or wider enterprise Enable the implementation of strategies or visions across the organization or wider enterprise by advocating for resources and removing blockers (VACC - architect and catalyst) Qualifications & Competencies Required Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field 12+ years experience in IT, with a focus on systems architecture, software development and IT process 7+ years experience in a senior IT role, preferably as an Enterprise Architect or similar leadership position Proficiency in IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, networking, databases, and application development Expert knowledge of integration patterns and practices Strategic thinking and ability to align IT strategy with business goals Ability to mentor and develop more junior architects and IT staff Capability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of innovation Experience in ensuring that IT systems meet security and regulatory requirements Expert understanding of DevOps practices and tools Extensive experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools Extensive experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong ability to evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders Preferred In-depth knowledge of specific technology stacks and platform used in IT Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI and IoT Expertise in a specialized area such as cybersecurity, data architecture, or API-first integrationDisclaimer: The job location mentioned in this description is based on publicly available information or company headquarters. Candidates are advised to verify the exact job location directly with the employer before applying.