Strategic Enterprise Architect & Architecture Leader

*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

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.