Solutions Architect - Enterprise Content Management Programme (ECM)

Tech Mahindra; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology consulting seeks a Solutions Architect to oversee the EDRMS OpenText Phase 2 rollout. The role involves developing solution architectures, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing stakeholder expectations. Candidates should have extensive experience in application architecture and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in application analysis/architecture.
• A formal architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF, BIZBOK) will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop solution architectures for the EDRMS Open Text Phase 2 Rollout programme.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise architecture and solution architectures.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of solutions for the business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Facilitation

Thought leadership

Education

NQF6 qualification

NQF7 degree

NQF8 Honours degree

Job description

About Us:

Tech Mahindra offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 145,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, TechM provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design services, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal, in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.

Position Title: Solutions Architect - Enterprise Content Management Programme (ECM)

Objective of this Scope of Work

The Solution Architect will be responsible for the end-to-end assessments of architectural designs of the solution being implemented and provide recommendations in accordance with the client approved solution architectural guidelines to ensure that the solution selected is fit-for-purpose and is aligned with the client technology ecosystem and I&T Strategy.

Scope of Services Definition

The scope will include but will not be limited to:

Provide solution architecture consulting/services on the new EDRMS OpenText Phase 2 rollout programmes within the Enterprise Content Management space.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide the following solution architecture services for the CSD division: (Projects, Programmes and new Demands)
• Develop the solution architectures for the EDRMS Open Text Phase 2 Rollout programme within the Enterprise Information Management Division and guide the end-to-end delivery of solutions for the ECM Programme .
• Contribute to the architectural ‘as-is’ (baseline) and ‘to-be’ (target) models for various domains (business, data, application and technology) to create an overall solution architecture and roadmap with the supporting transition architectures.
• Ensure alignment between the enterprise architecture, related solution architectures, architecture principles, and information and communications technology (ICT) standards to ensure standardisation and reduce risk.
• Ensure that the solutions meet the business requirements while complying to standards and principles, traceability to enterprise reference models, and alignment with the target enterprise architecture vision.
• Ensure that proposed solutions are peer reviewed by the EA division and presented to the Enterprise Architecture Governance forums for approval.
• Take accountability for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of the solutions for the business, and ensure that solutions implemented match the architectural designs (implementation governance).

Knowledge, experience and personal competencies

Education and experience:

• A tertiary qualification (NQF6), degree (NQF7) or Honours degree (NQF 8) in the field of specialisation OR equivalent industry-specific certifications AND
• Minimum five years’ experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture and/or solutions architecture.
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• A formal architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF, BIZBOK) will be an advantage.

Additional requirements

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written skills).
• Thought leadership.
• Stakeholder management.
• Risk management.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills

How To Apply:

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Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions.