Chief, Architect

*Sime Darby Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Health Screening

Annual Leave

Optical

Miscellan

Job summary

Sime Darby Berhad is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture practice, develop roadmaps and align IT initiatives with business strategy. You will manage an Architecture Review Board, drive innovation, and govern enterprise-wide architecture policies while traveling as needed from Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia.

The role requires a strong track record in architecture leadership, IT systems knowledge, and excellent stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Certification in Enterprise architecture such as IASA CITA‑P or IASA CITA‑D is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading and managing an architecture practice, and managerial people management position.
• Possess strong knowledge of IT systems including infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, CRM, ERP, and finance systems.
• Ability to prioritize and focus on stakeholders' needs to achieve business outcomes.
• Good change management skills and ability to initiate and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Set and evolve architecture objectives and strategies aligned to business needs.
• Lead alignment of architecture principles to key IT initiatives.
• Develop and lead architecture practice, including Architecture Review Board formation.
• Drive business value through architectural alignment and innovation.
• Develop policies for architecture and digital technology; oversee risks and tech debt.
• Identify improvements in architecture capabilities, including skills, technologies or processes.
• Manage Digital Technology policies.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture roadmaps and governance.
• Engage with business leaders, IT teams and external partners to align outcomes.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

IT governance

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in IT or related field

IASA CITA-P or IASA CITA-D certification (a plus)

Job description

Setting Architecture Objectives and Strategies:

• Develop and enhance existing architecture principles and blueprints based on business needs.
• Lead the alignment of architecture principles to key IT initiatives.

Architecture Practice Development – Building and evolving the architecture capability within the organisation.

• Establish and lead the architecture practice, including the formation of an Architecture Review Board to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive business value through architectural alignment and innovation.
• Develop and manage architecture and digital technology policies; oversee architecture risks and technology debt.
• Identify and implement improvements in architecture capabilities, including skills, technologies, and processes.
• Manage Digital Technology policies

Enterprise Architecture (STPL) – Developing and governing enterprise‑wide architecture and roadmaps.

• Contributes to creating and reviewing a systems capability strategy which meets the business's strategic requirements.
• Creates and maintains roadmaps to guide the execution of business strategy and capability improvements.
• Determines requirements and specifies effective business processes, through improvements in technology, information or data practices, organisation, roles, procedures and equipment.
• Contributes to identifying new areas of architecture capability improvement within the organisation which may be enhancements to skills, technology or processes.

Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Engaging with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.

• Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups.
• Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables. Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders.
• Facilitates business decision‑making processes. Captures and disseminates technical and business information.

Knowledge Management (KNOW) – Capturing and sharing architectural knowledge across the organisation.

• Organises architecture knowledge assets and oversees the lifecycle of identifying, capturing, classifying, storing and maintaining architecture artifacts.
• Facilitates sharing, collaboration and communication of knowledge. Implements specific knowledge management initiatives.
• Monitors the use and impact of knowledge.

Professional Development (PDSV) – Supporting growth and development of architecture team members.

• Determines development needs for architect’s professional practice area.
• Aligns development activities with organisational priorities, learning and development strategies and career pathways.
• Guides architects in creating development plans. Advises and supports assigned practitioners, ensuring alignment with professional development plans and career opportunities.

Performance Management (PEMT) – Overseeing team performance and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Delegates objectives and responsibilities, including people management tasks. Sets quality, performance and capability targets aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitors performance and working relationships and provides feedback to address individual issues. Encourages skill development in line with team and personal goals. Adjusts workload, targets and team capacity to support individual growth.
• Actively participates in formal processes such as recruitment, reward, promotion and disciplinary procedures.

Job Requirements

Professional Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Certification in Enterprise architecture such as IASA CITA‑P or IASA CITA‑D is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading and managing an architecture practice, as well as managerial people management position.
• Possess strong knowledge of IT systems, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, CRM, ERP, and finance systems. Additionally, expertise in data analysis, budgeting, and business operations is essential.
• Ability to prioritize and focus on the most important issues, manage relationships and expectations of stakeholders, and achieve business outcomes is crucial.
• Good change management skills and be able to initiate and manage change effectively.
• Manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations, data protection, and cybersecurity risks, and have up‑to‑date knowledge of new or emerging technology.
• Motivate teams to produce quality delivery within tight timeframes and multi‑task.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including effective presentation skills, are essential.
• Strong influencing style with high credibility, integrity, a strong level of EQ, and a willingness to seek assistance and support when necessary. They should be self‑motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, and creative.
• Willing to work on a flexible schedule and travel. Experience in the automotive and consulting industry is a plus.
• Based in Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia.

About us :

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.

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Specialty Retail More than 10,000 employees

Sime Darby Berhad is a global trading and logistics player. We partner with some of the world’s best brands to deliver quality products and services to our customers. Our core businesses operate in and serve the industrial, motors and logistics sectors as well as the healthcare, insurance, and retail segments. With a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, we are headquartered in Oasis Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia with operations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. Sime Darby Berhad is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Sime Darby is setting the pace of change in sustainable futures. For you, this means challenges and opportunities to grow with us. We are committed to nurturing and growing our talents as their dedication and contributions are instrumental in driving our businesses.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Health Screening, Annual Leave, Optical, Miscellan

Sime Darby Berhad is a global trading and logistics player. We partner with some of the world’s best brands to deliver quality products and services to our customers. Our core businesses operate in and serve the industrial, motors and logistics sectors as well as the healthcare, insurance, and retail segments. With a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, we are headquartered in Oasis Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia with operations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. Sime Darby Berhad is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Sime Darby is setting the pace of change in sustainable futures. For you, this means challenges and opportunities to grow with us. We are committed to nurturing and growing our talents as their dedication and contributions are instrumental in driving our businesses.