Requirements
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology, with 10-15 years of IT experience, particularly in enterprise architecture. Proven experience establishing EA frameworks from scratch, working with ERP and enterprise platforms, and knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and composable architectures are essential. Strong understanding of EA frameworks like TOGAF, architecture layers, and effective communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
Description
Role PurposeThe Enterprise Architect is responsible for establishing, defining, and embedding the Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework, principles, and governance model. The role will provide a clear, business-aligned architectural foundation that enables modernisation, operational stability, and long-term scalability. The role also leads and develops a small team of domain architects ensuring architectural alignment across initiatives. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, deep architectural expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement, operating in an environment where EA maturity is evolving. Key AccountabilitiesEstablish EA maturity baseline and improvement plans Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of domain architects Design and implement the EA framework across; business capability, application, data and integration, technology & infrastructure Tailor industry frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) to suit organisational context and maturity Define EA artefacts, processes, and governance suitable for a growing organisation. Define and run EA principles, governance processes, standards and design guidelines. Define current-state and target-state architectures, supported by pragmatic transition roadmaps Provide architectural oversight and guidance to delivery teams, ensuring consistency and reuse across solutions Identify and manage technical debt and legacy constraints Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related discipline 10-15 years in IT, with strong experience in enterprise architecture Proven experience establishing EA frameworks from scratch Experience working with ERP and enterprise platforms Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) Experience working with cloud, hybrid and composable architectures, data, analytics and integration platforms and security architecture fundementals Strong understanding of architecture layers, target and current-state architectures Effective communication and stakeholder management. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.