Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
IntroductionDevelop, implement and govern Enterprise Solutions Architecture in accordance with the EA strategy and roadmap.
ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of IT Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologiesProvide input to the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap based on business strategy and retail industry trendsContribute to, develop and maintain components of the IT Enterprise Architecture functions of Architecture Governance, IT Portfolio Planning, Business Enablement and Functional ManagementCollaborate with IT counterparts from Project Management, Technical Management and IT Leadership stakeholder groups to deliver solutions architecture for strategic projects and operating plan initiativesLead and mentor project solution architects, technical specialists and business process analysts, as required by projects and operating plan initiativesAppraise up-front design solutions and articulate impedances to current and pre-emptive future performanceProactively identify business risks and mitigations based on the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap to influence the EA strategy and roadmap planningProactively identify business opportunities and benefits based on the IT Enterprise Architecture roadmap to influence the EA strategy and roadmap planningProactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating PlanActively participate in, and promote a working group culture within the IT Enterprise Architecture functionProactively identify and provide direction that aims to make the right technology choices based on strategic fit beyond an RFPMinimum RequirementsRelevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualificationUp to 8 years' experience in an IT architecture capacityAt least 3 years' experience as in a solutions architecture capacityRelevant retail industry experienceDeep understanding of enterprise architecture domains of process, application and dataKnowledge of enterprise architecture domains of technology and securityDeep understanding of ITRetail knowledgeAbility to integrate IT Enterprise Solutions Architecture within a complex business environmentCreate structure from complexityProject management capabilityUnderstanding of project management methodologiesBusiness acumenCommercial acumenStrong facilitation and communication skills at all organisational levels (written, verbal, presentation)Systemic ThinkingStrong leadership ability of direct and virtual teamsStrong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners
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