Head of Enterprise Architecture: Drive Transformation

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 2 400 000 - 5 000 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Executive health benefits

Executive coaching

Leadership development

Industry forums access

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to set the technology vision and architecture strategy for a major Upington-based enterprise. This senior role leads the architecture function to align business strategy with technology execution, driving innovation and a secure, scalable ecosystem.

The role requires 15+ years in IT with 7+ years in senior enterprise architecture leadership, strong governance, and cloud expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years IT experience with a minimum of 7 years in senior enterprise architecture leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise-wide architecture strategies in large organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of architectural domains (business, application, data, infrastructure, security).
• Deep understanding of business process modeling, strategic planning, and IT governance.
• Expertise in cloud computing strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern technology paradigms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and executive-level stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive the enterprise-wide architecture strategy, vision, and roadmap.
• Lead and manage the architecture team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Ensure architecture supports current and future business objectives and strategies.
• Establish and govern enterprise architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee the design and evolution of the technology landscape, ensuring scalability, security, and agility.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business unit heads to align technology with business priorities.
• Manage architectural governance processes, ensuring adherence to standards and effective decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and adoption strategies.
• Represent the architecture function in strategic planning and decision-making forums.

Conhecimentos

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Strategy

Strategic Planning

IT Governance

Stakeholder Management

Formação académica

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to set the technology vision and architecture strategy for a major Upington-based enterprise. This senior role leads the architecture function to align business strategy with technology execution, driving innovation and a secure, scalable ecosystem.

The role requires 15+ years in IT with 7+ years in senior enterprise architecture leadership, strong governance, and cloud expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP.