Information Architect Head

Firstrand Bank Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa, Gauteng, is looking to hire an Information Architect. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining the Information Architecture blueprint and roadmaps, ensuring transition to target state in alignment with data strategies. Responsibilities include establishing governance processes, monitoring framework implementation, and enhancing cost efficiencies through agile practices. Candidates with a strong background in information architecture and stakeholder collaboration are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Define the Information Architecture blueprint and roadmap.
• Create Information Architecture roadmaps aligned to Group Data strategy.
• Establish governance processes for Information Architecture approval.
• Monitor the implementation of the Information Architecture framework.
• Drive cost efficiencies through agile enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to socialize architecture principles.
• Ensure compliance with group architectural policies.

Job description

Description To define the Information Architecture blueprint and roadmap for area of responsibility, in alignment to the Group Information Architecture strategy and ensure implementation thereof.

Create Information Architecture roadmaps to transition Information Architecture to target state aligned to Group Data strategy.

Highlight data dependencies that need to be resolved by logging requirements into the Enterprise Data Program, prioritize and close gaps.

Establish appropriate governance processes to provide guidance and approve Information Architecture for use cases being implemented within area of scope.

Provide input into the review of the Group Information Architecture and other relevant data policies, standards, and frameworks.

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Information Architecture framework and ensure corrective action is taken if required.

Represent (area of scope) at Information Architecture Committee (IAC).

Oversee and provide input into the information architecture framework to be consumed within the systems development lifecycle.

Drive cost efficiencies within area of scope through enhancements of agile frameworks and processes.

Align to FirstRand approved strategic data platforms to meet the business growth demands and define and influence the information architecture requirements for all use cases.

Act as agents for transformation and create alignment to the target Information Architecture blueprint.

Facilitate alignment between business architecture and application architecture.

Co-ordinate and prioritize the information architect work within the Pillar / Function / Domain / Segment area as per CDAO priority and approval.

Keep abreast of advancements within the data and technology areas and to simply the information architecture.

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the Group to provide input and socialize information architecture principles to be adopted within the segment / pillar / domain / function.

Ensure information and use cases are aligned to policies and frameworks and support business value creation.

Ensure targets and solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated information architecture.

Ensure adoption of approved architecture and decommission "non-compliant" environments / infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles.

Oversee interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions.

Oversee and provide guidance on build-out of data assets aligned to Information Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area.

Ensure compliance of Enterprise Data Domains and alignment of data products in tenants with group architectural policies.

Minimize duplication and streamline advanced analytical model deployment, ensuring accelerated deployment of models, leveraging aligned data pipelines, agile methodology and data platform constructs including feature store, etc.

Participate in relevant committees within area of scope to define opportunities to improve / enhance the Information Architecture.

Promote adoption of new Information Architecture patterns at the Information Architecture committee (IAC).

Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed.

Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved solutions (products, processes, and services).

Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess information architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations.

Drive Information Architecture awareness (and related risks) for area of responsibility in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g., CDAOs, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, etc.) Ensure relevant stakeholders are trained on information architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31 / 12 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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