Solution Architect

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT and business integration, a global leader is seeking an experienced IT Business Partner with Solution Architect expertise for a strategic contract role.

This senior-level position is pivotal in bridging the gap between IT and business functions, ensuring seamless alignment of technology with commercial objectives.

With a focus on business transformation, SAP integration, and strategic IT partnerships, the role demands a forward-thinking professional who can drive efficiency, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will partner with key stakeholders, influence business strategy, and lead IT-driven initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness.

If you have a strong background in enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and digital transformation, this opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree – IT, ComSci, Informatics or Engineering (10+ years)
2. 5-10 years of functional experience in the relevant business function
3. Experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects, based on management objectives.
4. Knowledge of Governance frameworks such as King IV, PoPI & GDPR
5. Knowledge of IT service management / service control / enterprise architecture processes, methodologies & frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF.
6. Provide a face from IT into the business, with the intent of enhancing the business function's capability through enabling business processes, reducing complexity and improving data-driven decision-making.
7. Contribute to the business partner leadership team by actively partnering with business peers to determine and articulate strategic direction.
8. Shape business demand into supply by partnering with appropriate business resources to facilitate ideation and the development of business cases and value plans, with a focus on continuous business improvement.
9. Work closely with SA Commercial IT Business Analysts to ensure that business demand is addressed effectively and sensibly.