Head Of Enterprise Architecture

Atns Soc Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture to drive strategic leadership in developing and managing an integrated enterprise architecture framework. This pivotal role involves aligning the architecture with the organization's vision, enhancing integration and innovation, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various architecture disciplines, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to create business value. Join this forward-thinking company and play a key role in shaping its architectural landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architecture, application development, and information analysis.
• Proven experience in strategic and operations planning and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the enterprise architecture framework.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with governance requirements.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Information Systems

Business Analysis

Strategic Planning

Middleware

Database Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

TOGAF Certification

Tools

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Information Management Practices

Job description

Job category : Others : Transport and Logistics

Location : Johannesburg

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Yes

IntroductionApplications are invited for the position of Head of Enterprise Architecture based at Head Office (Bruma).

The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Technology and Information Officer.

Overview : To provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of an integrated Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) enterprise architecture framework in line with the organisation's vision and strategy.

To integrate the organisation's systems, creating and implementing enterprise architecture models and improvements to current functions and processes.

Major Activities Develop and implement an organisation-wide secure enterprise architecture (sEA) in alignment with the organisational and departmental strategy.Lead the creation and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function and support better integration and innovation through the formation and implementation of the sEA strategy and framework.Support strategic and tactical decision-making through the development and implementation of effective sEA processes and methodologies for the provision of required management data and information.Lead the identification and analysis of business drivers to derive business, information, technical, and solution architecture requirements, and analyse industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact on ATNS.Promote the business value of the EA function, its process, and the results of the sEA programme across the organisation.Seek opportunities to highlight how digital business initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise's economic architecture and metricsmunicate and drive the adoption of the resource management strategies, principles, and agreed resource plan and sEA strategies.Manage sEA requirements and support business with advice and expertise on architectural principles, models and building blocks.Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of information and generate potential cost savings through EA initiatives.Define, implement and manage the required governance, policies and processes for the effective functioning of sEA in the business.Detail potential competitive threats from digital enterprises that are generally considered outside of the traditional realm of competition.Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, and technology, and to the external environment.Ensure ongoing compliance with all legislative and governance requirements relevant to professional practice in the technology field.Build and maintain sound relations with key internal and external stakeholders through ongoing communication and engagement.Manage finances in accordance with business priorities and within approved financial guidelines and parameters.Ensure optimisation of resources through effective deployment, management and development of skills.Coach and mentor staff as required.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or related field is required.

TOGAF Certification or related Enterprise Architecture Certification is required.

Seasoned professional required with eight or more years of experience in any of the following disciplines : information, business, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management and operations in a multitier environment.

Three or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and / or business analysis.

Experience building EA technology plans and roadmaps.

Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions.

Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering.

Demonstrate experience with business process and performance modelling, benchmarking and financial analysis.

Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.

Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, services management, infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, governance and related frameworks (e.g.

Exposure and understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies and processing environments.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

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