Senior Cloud & Data Strategy Architect, AI Transformation

Sage

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

NTT DATA in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Architect to act as a strategic technical advisor across Sales, Clients, and Delivery, shaping data strategy, AI adoption, and governance for enterprise data and cloud platforms.

You will translate complex data architectures into executive roadmaps, assess risks, mentor teams, and localize global data capabilities for South Africa, driving industry-specific offerings and a robust AI-enabled roadmap.

Qualifications

10+ years in enterprise architecture, consulting or technical pre-sales.
8+ years operating in an applications landscape with focus on D&A tech solutions.
Strong understanding of enterprise applications and modern digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic advisor to Sales and Client Managers, leading executive-level discovery and value-led conversations.
Facilitate Client discussions on data and applications estates including business strategy and governance.
Help shape and inform client deals and develop opportunities with Sales.
Define target-state architectures and investment priorities.
Review estimates, delivery assumptions, and execution risks.
Translate complex strategies into executive narratives and proposals.
Localise global data & AI offerings for the South African market.
Mentor sales teams to raise technical capability and qualification discipline.