Responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance\/support of and provision of technical expertise and architectural solutions. Provides technical architecture support to assist in the delivery of project artefacts to support the project delivery framework. Lead the architecture function in it’s operations by owning and defining the architecture strategy and it’s implementation. Embed architecture processes in IT and business and position Architecture as SMEs that guide Technology and business decisions.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Head Architect<\/strong> Planning:<\/strong> Technology Trends and Innovation:<\/strong> Work collaboratively:<\/strong> Self-Management:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> NB04
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nManage the team and its plans
\nResponsible for strategy and objectives implementations
\nEstablish enterprise-wide IT standards consistent with business needs
\nEstablish and maintain operational principles
\nDefine and execute the Strategy and Road-map in line with the Technology Strategy
\nManage the design of infrastructure components in support of projects, Centres of Excellence and asset lifecycle activities
\nEnsure the design of all components meets the defined architectural strategies, operational principles and is aligned with industry best practice
\nActs as expert for teams in the plan, design, and delivery of IT solutions.
\nAdvises teams within technology of standard requirements, methodology and processes.
\nDrives short- & long-term architecture strategy for the overall IT project portfolio for key business segments.
\nParticipates in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and enabling business strategy.
\nCommunicates and validates program architecture with infrastructure team, business delivery team, and services management team.
\nConducts end-to-end technical plan design.
\nDevelops long-term strategy in collaboration with Systems Architecture
\nExecutive, for historical data retention and archival plan for storage needs.
\nDefines data retention, backup, and recovery methods and plans.
\nDevelops enterprise standards to ensure compatibility and integration of multi-vendor platforms.
\nDesign and develop blueprints for the implementation of new solutions.
\nResponsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems to support new solutions.
\nDevelops specifications for interfaces from existing to new systems.
\nMaintain a common documentation library<\/p>\n
\nIdentifies areas where new technology could be applied
\nAdvocates technology advances
\nInitiates and rewards appropriate technology innovations
\nCoordinates technology innovations across the organisation
\nDevelops technology plans with business leads
\nStays on the forefront of new technology breakthroughs
\nKnows what new technologies are available and recommends their use<\/p>\n
\nBuild a culture of respect and understanding across the organisation
\nRecognise outcomes which resulted from effective collaboration between teams
\nBuild co-operation and overcome barriers to information sharing, communication and collaboration across the organisation
\nFacilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop joint solutions<\/p>\n
\nSet an example through personal quality and productivity standards and ways of working with others.
\nDemonstrate consistent application of internal procedures.
\nPlan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands.
\nDemonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change. Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational and team needs.<\/p>\n