Lead Management Consultant - Enterprise Architecture (Remote)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous vacation

Training programs

Career development opportunities

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Management Consultant focused on Enterprise Architecture. This fully remote role drives IT strategy and transformation initiatives for clients across industries, shaping technology roadmaps and architectures that align with business goals.

The candidate will lead large-scale architectural design, collaborate with executives, and guide modernization efforts while managing distributed teams and ensuring best practices across engagements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise architecture/IT strategy or consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale architectural design and transformation projects.
• Deep knowledge of architectural styles, TOGAF, cloud, microservices, data platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of enterprise architectures for clients.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT stakeholders to define technology roadmaps.
• Advise clients on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and IT modernization strategies.
• Oversee solution architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.
• Manage project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and quality standards.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and impact analyses.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architectural practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Cloud architectures

Microservices

Data platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized Management Consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Management Consultant specializing in Enterprise Architecture. This is a fully remote position, offering an excellent opportunity to work from anywhere while driving significant IT strategy and transformation initiatives for clients across various industries. You will be responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of robust and scalable enterprise architectures that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in IT architecture, a strong understanding of business processes, and exceptional leadership and client-facing skills. This role requires a visionary leader capable of shaping the technology landscape for our clients and ensuring their IT systems effectively support their strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of enterprise architectures for clients.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT stakeholders to define technology roadmaps.
• Advise clients on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and IT modernization strategies.
• Oversee solution architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.
• Manage project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and quality standards.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and impact analyses.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architectural practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or a related consulting role.
• Proven experience leading large-scale architectural design and transformation projects.
• Deep knowledge of various architectural styles, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and technologies (cloud, microservices, data platforms).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in working with clients in diverse sectors, understanding their unique IT challenges.
• Must be comfortable working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of business-IT alignment principles.

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored for remote employees, including top-tier health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous vacation time. Our client is invested in your professional development, offering extensive training programs, opportunities to attend industry conferences, and clear pathways for career advancement. The flexibility of a remote role combined with the challenge of leading transformative projects makes this an exceptional opportunity. You will work with a globally distributed, high-performing team, contributing to cutting-edge solutions and shaping the future of technology for our clients.