Lead Solutions Architect

1 week ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
- Engaging with senior levels of leadership through clear communication, appropriate levels of context and explanation;
- Coordinating, managing and motivating the solutions architects and analyst team (virtual or direct reporting team);
- Analysing and reporting on trends related to industry and technology by supplying guidance on how it will impact the institutional opportunities as well as risks;
- Ensuring that the solutions or other outcomes are aligned to the objectives of the practice, Division, business owner, or University;
- Ensuring that ICT architecture governance, principles and standards are adhered to at all times;
- Ensuring that the solution design is transitioned to the project or other team('s) members in a smooth and effective manner;
- Collaborating with the other ICT architects, IT or other required teams;
- Recommending and participating in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the architecture practice;
- Advising and recommending architecture strategies, processes, and methodologies;
- Collaborating with all relevant parties to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determining conformance with the architecture roadmap;
- Recommending and participating in the defining, development and delivery of future state architectures;
- Leading brainstorming sessions to develop potential solutions for business and / or institutional needs, gaps, requirements, or strategic initiatives;
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements;
- Identifying areas in which IT can support institutional needs and goals;
- Communicating and consulting with stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or a relevant field), **or if not graduated, at least ten years' or more work experience in IT architecture;**:

- More than five years' experience as a solutions architect with experience in developing reference architecture, principles, and standards;
- Five years' or more experience in leading teams;
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to coordinate projects and deliverables across IT and business;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- A broad understanding of information technology topics;
- Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative style;
- Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities;
- Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions architecture;
- Experience in Agile delivery methodologies;
- The demonstrable ability to create high quality artifacts such as reference models, solutions architectures, capability models and other required outputs.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling None.

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