Enterprise Solutions Architect

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and co-ordinate an explicit set of representative models of the business processes, applications, technology, and data resource required to support the enterprise in accordance with relevant legislation and in alignment with the strategic objectives of TCTA.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE

1. Strategic Direction and Alignment
   • Contribute to the development of the IT functional strategy and objectives in line with the TCTA Strategy.
   • Keep abreast of new developments, best practices and new technology innovations in IT environment internationally and locally and drive solutions appropriate for TCTA.
   • Assist in driving the implementation of the IT functional strategy, plans and procedures to complement and support the TCTA Strategy.
2. Operational Leadership and Process Management
   • Provide leadership regarding all the operations of the department from an overall perspective, which includes the provision of Enterprise Architecture services.
   • Review, execute, and monitor the ICT strategy and framework to be aligned with TCTA's strategic goals, objectives, and departmental operational plan.
   • Manage the relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Develop and maintain Enterprise Architect Strategy, Framework and supporting policies and procedures.
   • Be responsible for the operation of the Enterprise Architect Committee including the chairing and reporting thereof to the relevant governance structures.
   • Ensure the development of Business capability roadmaps and initiatives for the next 3-5 years to be used for IT Strategy and EA Planning / Blueprinting processes.
   • Ensure the development of user requirement specifications prior to the procurement or implementation of new systems and technology.
   • Maintain the architectural repository to ensure consistency between models.
   • Oversee alignment of solutions to TCTA strategy and approved IT strategy.
   • Manage risks and issues and escalate where necessary.
3. Governance and Reporting
   • Monitor and report on the Enterprise Architecture practice management development progress against the IT Departmental strategic initiatives.
   • Promote sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards.
   • Manage the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Projects
   • Actively participate in all IT projects forming part of the transformation agenda.
   • Lead the EA stream during project implementation.
5. Technical Specifications / Business requirements
   • Work with all stakeholders to ensure that all new technology and systems support the approved EA and the digital transformation agenda.
   • Engage with relevant stakeholders to design solutions in line with business requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant IT B Degree or equivalent qualification and certifications such as:
  • The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9) certified.
  • Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) certified.
  • Microsoft Operation Framework (MOF) certified.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in IT, and at least 5 years' experience as part of the Senior IT management team.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Business Process Engineering practices (Preferable).
• Experience in developing Enterprise Architecture frameworks, policies, and procedures as well as the implementation of such.