The core purpose of the role is to lead the enterprise architecture function and create the vision, strategy and planning for the function across the organisation.<\/p>\n
The role leads, prioritizes and develops the overall IT enterprise architecture approach for the organisation and communicates IT architectural direction. The scope of the role is across Barloworld Automotive and Logistics with participation at a Barloworld Group level.<\/p>\n
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Job Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Enterprise Architect<\/strong> <\/p>\n Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.IT Enterprise Architecture Strategy<\/strong> 2.IT Enterprise Architecture Governance<\/strong> 3.IT Enterprise Architecture Execution<\/strong> 4.Research<\/strong> Requirements<\/strong>
\nReference:<\/strong> # ITEA01
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary Market:<\/strong> Related
\nLocation:<\/strong> Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n
\na.Lead the creation and evolution of the IT enterprise architecture function in line with the Barloworld Automotive and Logistics integration.
\nb.Promote and demonstrate the business value of the IT enterprise architecture function, its processes and results to business and IT leaders and executives as an enabler of the business strategy and as support for technology solutions.
\nc.Lead the development of an implementation plan for the organisation\u2019s IT enterprise architecture based on business and IT strategy and requirements.
\nd.Construct technology-enabled operating models and provide viable options and visibility into execution issues.<\/p>\n
\na.Lead and facilitate the creation of governance, assurance and standards to guide IT enterprise architecture decision making.
\nb.Ensure the optimal governance structure for the IT enterprise architecture function across all entities.
\nc.Oversee the evaluation and selection of IT enterprise architecture standards.<\/p>\n
\na.Work with business peers to develop and present business capability models and roadmaps to facilitate discussion and decision making with stakeholders across the organisation.
\nb.Lead analysis of the business\u2019 future state capabilities, the future and the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improving and driving the business forward.
\nc.Lead analysis of the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
\nd.Present an IT investment roadmap that reflects the status of the existing IT estate and the investment required to contribute to the organisation\u2019s future-state business capabilities.
\ne.Oversee the documentation of all IT architecture design and analysis work.<\/p>\n
\na.Lead the analysis of current business and operating models, market trends and the technology industry to determine their potential impact on the organisation\u2019s business strategy, direction and IT architecture.
\nb.Track and assess innovative and existing technologies in support of the current business operating model and strategy.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022B Degree in IT or Computer Science
\n\u2022Relevant post graduate degree
\n\u2022Relevant Business or MBA degree
\nMasters degree in IT or Computer Science or MBA
\n\u202210 -15 years in a technology-related role of which at least 7 years\u2019 experience must be in a senior leadership role.
\n\u2022Proven track record of development of application, technical, business, and information architecture.
\n\u2022Enterprise and Organisational modelling experience.
\n\u2022A customer-centric approach to solutioning.
\n\u2022Experience in driving transformation with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\u2022Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple competing and sometime ambiguous priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
\n\u2022Application of lateral thinking and identification of opportunities and risks within and outside of the industry.
\n\u2022Leading with and through innovation and disruption.
\n\u2022A preference for translating strategy into action
\n\u2022Passion for optimising business performance
\n\u2022Focus on analysing and solving problems
\n\u2022Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically
\n\u2022Appreciation for challenging others with respect
\n\u2022Strong inclination for change agility
\n\u2022Concern for communicating clearly
\n\u2022Highly developed communication skills and ability to present to all levels in the organisation
\n\u2022Strong ability to think forward and conceptualise
\n\u2022Balance of strategic and tactical skills with a high-level of intellectual agility; good problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
\n\u2022Highly developed interpersonal skills related to networking, sensitivity to diversity and internal resilience
\n\u2022Strong ability to analyse, interpret and reason using numerical information
\n\u2022Critical thinking skills in order to analyse and diagnose problems, develop solutions and solve relatively complex technical problems
\n\u2022Ability to effectively represent information visually
\n\u2022Multi-tasking
\n\u2022Extensive computer, technology and systems skills
\n\u2022Detailed knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture.
\n\u2022In depth knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models and cost benefit analysis.
\n\u2022Familiarity with information management practices, system development lifecycle, IT service management, infrastructure and operations.
\n\u2022Knowledge of Business Ecosystems, Cloud Computing, APIs and related Business Models.
\n\u2022Knowledge of general business management.
\n\u2022Good knowledge, understanding and exposure of existing, new and emerging technologies.
\n\u2022ITIL<\/p>\n