Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading a holistic approach to the design and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies that align with the organization's business objectives. This role involves defining and managing the architecture framework, ensuring the alignment of IT strategy with business strategy, and guiding the overall architecture practice within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Architecture Strategy Development: Develop and maintain the architecture strategy that supports the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Alignment with Business Objectives: Ensure that IT strategies and architecture solutions align with business objectives and meet the needs of the organization.
• Architecture Governance: Establish and enforce architecture governance processes and standards to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Provide leadership and mentoring to other architects and technical teams, promoting best practices and guiding them in the implementation of architecture standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, address concerns, and communicate architecture decisions.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the enterprise architecture and business objectives.
• Documentation and Communication: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the enterprise architecture, including principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Solution Design: Oversee the design and implementation of architectural solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve the architecture practice, staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role, with a strong track record of delivering successful enterprise architecture projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of architecture domains including business, application, information, technology, and security architecture.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience guiding and developing architecture teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business and technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically and align architecture decisions with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business and technology landscapes, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the manufacturing and retail industry.
• Project Management: Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

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