Lead IT Solutions Architect

2 weeks 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 team of (virtual or directly reporting) solutions architects and analysts;
- Analysing and reporting on industry and technology trends by supplying guidance on how it will impact the institutional opportunities as well as the risks;
- Ensuring that the solution 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 IT 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 defining, developing and delivering 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 where 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 seven years' or more work experience in IT architecture with the appropriate certifications;
- More than five years' experience as a solutions architect with experience in developing reference architecture, principles, and standards;
- More than five years' 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;
- Broad understanding of information technology topics;
- Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative style;
- The ability to remain 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;
- Demonstrable ability to create high quality artifacts such as reference models, solutions architecture, capability models and other required outputs.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- None

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