Enterprise Architect

Cell C Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cell C Limited is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to bridge business challenges with technology solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic projects and collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing risks and compliance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technology leader with a strong track record in enterprise architecture and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology and business leadership.
• 5 years specializing in enterprise architecture.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of architecture views and roadmaps.
• Drive the delivery of critical projects aligning with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic insight

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology

Master's degree in a relevant field (added advantage)

Tools

TOGAF

Cloud Developer Certification

Security Certifications

Job description

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Direct message the job poster from Cell C At Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people-centric and consumer-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

In line with our dedication to customer-centricity, we are seeking a seasoned professional to join our dynamic team as a Enterprise Architect to join our dynamic team of #Changemakers.

Purpose of the Job The Enterprise Architect is pivotal in bridging the gap between complex business challenges and technological solutions.

By integrating technical expertise, strategic insight, and clear conceptual understanding of context, the role drives impactful solutions and supports the continual evolution of our technology landscape to align with business goals and budget.

The successful candidate will actively drive teams of engineers to succeed and support business delivery and business strategy.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible to lead and drive key strategic projects and programmes, in conjunction with our EPMO team, and this role is not a purely passive governance role but an active participant in the delivery of Cell C strategy and strategic projects.

Main Responsibilities Strategic Alignment and Solution Delivery

• Develop, refine, and manage the 18-month to 3-year strategic view of all portfolios, systems, processes and architecture views to support business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of architecture views and roadmaps and provide and guidance through the development of solution blueprints that respond proactively to business and technology trends within budget.
• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable functional and technical specifications.
• Drive the delivery of critical projects and support enterprise activities, ensuring solutions meet business needs and adhere to best practices.

Governance and Framework Development

• Enhance and manage architecture governance structures to align decisions with strategic goals and ensure compliance with standards and company policies.
• Develop, document, and standardize architecture resources including repositories, roadmaps, principles, and architecture standards.
• Ensure solutions are vetted through appropriate governance forums, conforming to design directives and architecture standards.
• Present designs to the Design Authority to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture goals.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to monitor project progress, address risks, and drive progress.
• Actively participate in architecture forums and provide final approval on project specifications and estimates.

Operational and Leadership Support

• Provide decision-support functions to executives and management team assisting with planning and delivery across technology domains.
• Offer technical leadership in resolving design and technology challenges within projects and within domains.
• Collaborate with project managers, solution architects, and system managers to ensure alignment with Cell C's strategic objectives.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Assess and manage the risk profile of technology architectures, identifying threats and implementing appropriate mitigation controls.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, managing risks to operations and personnel.
• Ensure compliance to all appropriate laws and standards applicable.
• Support operational management teams in identifying and managing risks.

Budgeting and Procurement

• Support any necessary budget planning and procurement planning within the technology domain, tracking costs, and advising on financial impacts of technology decisions, and supporting the procurement processes.

Consulting

• Support the implementation of projects in the technology space in support of business objectives.
• Drawing from the knowledge of implemented systems, provide support to business at a technical level in the analysis of new or enhancing product activities.

Knowledge Management

• Actively contribute towards the maintenance of the reference architecture repository.
• Actively utilize agreed standard templates and file formats.
• Actively share information through agreed channels and repositories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or similar qualification.
• Technical Certifications : Contemporary industry certifications such as TOGAF, Cloud Developer, Security Certifications, Developer Certifications, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Architecture certifications.

Added Advantage :

• Advanced Qualifications such as : o A Master's degree in a relevant field.

o Project Management certifications, emphasizing ability to lead and manage projects.

• Specialized Certifications such as : o Security certifications, especially relevant in ensuring compliance and managing risks.

o Telecommunications certification, particularly valuable in a telecom-focused company.

o Systems Thinking Certification, useful for holistic and integrative thinking.

o Management qualifications that prepare for overseeing teams and strategic decision-making.

Experience Required :

• 10+ Years in Technology and Business Leadership : o At least 5 years specialising in enterprise architecture, system architecture, or business architecture.

o At least 5 years specializing in systems development.

o Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, highly available systems serving large customer bases and supporting critical services.

o Strong leadership experience, demonstrating managerial and strategic skills across technology and business domains.

o A history of successful delivery.

Getting it done.

Pragmatic and epic success.

Added Advantage : o Expertise in architecture design and implementation.

o Hands-on system operations and software development.

o Experience leading significant system upgrades and data migrations.

o Leadership in business and digital transformation projects.

• Strategic Technical Leadership : o Proven ability to provide guidance in large organizations, managing both third-party and in-house solutions.
• Proposal and Team Management Skills : o Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and evaluating RFx proposals.

o Demonstrated success in managing and leading cross-functional teams and projects.

Cell C is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic."

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