Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services client is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead IT architecture strategy across Asia. This pivotal role involves enhancing the architecture framework, driving cloud adoption, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT architecture, solution delivery, and systems integration, with a focus on cloud platforms and security. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of architecture within a dynamic organization that values expertise and visionary leadership. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in IT architecture and solution delivery.
• 8+ years in enterprise architecture governance.
• Strong knowledge in cloud platforms and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architecture function and framework for Asia.
• Guide technical solution designs for scalability and alignment.
• Mentor teams and foster a strong architecture community.

Skills

IT Architecture

Solution Delivery

Systems Integration

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

TOGAF Certification

AWS Certification

Tools

LeanIX

Job description

Our financial services client is looking for an experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect to lead and shape their IT architecture strategy across Asia. You'll be pivotal in enhancing our architecture framework, driving cloud adoption, and ensuring our solutions align with both regional and global business goals.

What You'll Do:

• Build and refine the Architecture function and framework for Asia.

• Define and maintain current and future state architectures and multi-year IT roadmaps.

• Guide and review technical solution designs to ensure scalability, reusability, and strategic alignment.

• Lead cloud architecture efforts and champion regional cloud adoption.

• Develop reference architectures across Applications, Data, Integration, Infrastructure, and Security domains.

• Oversee the full solution lifecycle, from ideation to implementation, ensuring GC engagement and adoption.

• Conduct architecture reviews, workshops, and regulatory assessments with Group Companies (GCs).

• Manage vendor engagements to ensure quality, fit-for-purpose solutions.

• Mentor teams, share best practices, and foster a strong architecture community.

What You Bring:

• 10-15 years in IT architecture, solution delivery, and systems integration.

• 8+ years in enterprise architecture governance, covering all domains.

• Strong experience in financial services is highly preferred but not a must.

• Deep knowledge in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), SaaS/PaaS, microservices, APIs, data analytics, and security.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• TOGAF and AWS certifications are a plus.

• Familiarity with EA tools like LeanIX is an advantage.

Please click "Apply" if interested or contact JJ How via [e-mail] for further confidential discussion. For this opportunity, Singaporean & PR Holders highly preferred.