Head Of It Architecture

PURPOSE The Head of IT Architecture will play a dual role, primarily accountable for crafting and driving the adoption of a technology strategy and roadmap to support business priorities and strategic outcomes. ?The role will serve as a primary liaison between the business strategy and IT strategy. ?In addition, the Head of IT Architecture will be accountable for spearheading the establishment of an effective architectural practice to meet the organisations needs and strategic demands.
The role typically demands a blend of cross domain experience, technical leadership, and experience in architectural best practice thinking and design. The role would also require experience in navigating large complex projects, driving the value of architectural principles and guardrails, and applying innovative solution options to meet the organisations needs. Operating in a hands-on capacity, this individual will be required to facilitate and orchestrate well-considered technology solutions and decisions to support the desired business strategic outcomes.?
The Head of Architecture must have experience in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and bridging the gap between technology SME's and business stakeholders. Experience in negotiating across conflicting forces using pragmatic insights and collaborative innovative thinking. ?
Internal and External stakeholders: Technical and business product owners and SME'sICT heads and architecture peers?Business architecture, analysts, and stakeholdersSystem and technical SME's across the organisationSalary: R Job Reference #: 1146832