Enterprise Architect

 

Job Description

 

 

1. Lead the development of the Enterprise Architecture response to business vision 

2. Work alongside fellow Enterprise and Solution Architects, in covering all solutions deployed in

the Enterprise, including both Corporate and Operational Technologies.

3. Support the delivery of the Programme of work for the current AMP, maintaining Architectural

representation at the Programme Management level, maintaining a clear view of architectural

debt accrued.

4. Act as a trusted adviser to the business on technology vendor and solution decision to meet the

business demand.

5. Work effectively with the Technical Architecture team to ensure alignment with roadmaps for

underlying platforms.

6. Develop appropriate procedures, road maps and strategies to support the services 

7. Develop a strategy for future AMP periods to ensure all solutions have a clear roadmap that

responds to business vision.

8. Analyse technology trends and develop an architectural response supporting agility and cost

effectiveness.

9. Fully support the Architecture Repository to collate documentation for your area, using the

tooling directed by the Lead Enterprise Architect.

10. Provide high level strategic advice for future investment in ICT systems and processes to support

business objectives.

 

11. Develop ICT architectures, standards and principles for the organisation that support the

implementation of the ICT strategy.

12. Translate business practices and processes into architectures to enable delivery of appropriate

solutions.

13. Undertake high level research, horizon scanning and analysis to identify future technology

trends, and assess applicability to support business objectives

14. Support of the Lead Enterprise Architect and Head of Architecture in delivery of Strategic Change

sessions in directing the Architecture Schedule of Work.

15. Support the Lead Enterprise Architect in developing the Architecture Schedule of Work, in

support of current AMP delivery, and plans for future AMP periods.

16. Participate in the out of hours service provision.

17. Recruit staff, to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training and coaching, ensuring

consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.

18. Conduct regular staff performance reviews, as directed by the Lead Enterprise Architect.

19. Manage any budgets assigned in accordance with financial and contract procedures and rules

20. Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

 

Essential experience

5 years experience of managing technical teams 

Experience of managing in a part-outsourced IT contract environment 

Experience of leading complex technology progammes of work 

Experience of managing in a 24*7*365 environment 

 

Desirable

Utilities experience 

Experience in multi-vendor contract environment 

 

Knowledge & Skills

Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day 

Demonstrable understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and

what is required to introduce an effective capability

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Up to date knowledge of technologies to support the business. 

Excellent stakeholder management skills 

Leadership capability 

Good customer service track record 

Desirable

Have a technical background 

Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh 