• Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture to ensure alignment with business strategy, investment priorities, and design decisions.
• Oversee and assist with the design and implementation of complex solutions and bids.
• Foster strategic partnerships to co-create innovative solutions with external partners.
• Implement and refine architecture frameworks and methodologies to ensure a cohesive approach across the organization.
• Ensure architecture oversight across all business units and internal IT functions.
• Promote and implement architecture best practices to enhance organizational performance.
• Maintain the architecture repository, including systems, processes, and people, to support architectural decision-making.
• Accelerate standardization efforts and drive organizational efficiency improvements.
• Build trust and credibility with clients and within the market through consistent architectural guidance and delivery.
• Provide consultative guidance on standards, governance, and IT strategy, while supporting architectural governance processes and metrics.
• Develop and disseminate architectural whitepapers, standards, policies, and patterns to key stakeholders.
• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of the Architecture Board to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Understand customers' future enterprise architecture plans and strategies, providing relevant solutions to meet their long-term needs.
• Manage architecture documentation artifacts to ensure consistency and clarity in architectural processes and decisions.

• Over 10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on infrastructure technology solutions.
• 7+ years of experience developing architectural strategies across multiple domains.
• At least 5 years of experience creating architectural solutions for emerging markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of how architectural designs support large-scale project objectives and meet business requirements.
• Deep understanding of cross-functional domains with the ability to design and present integrated solutions tailored to client needs.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with C-level executives, partners, and peers on both strategic and technical levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in addressing complex business challenges.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and presentation capabilities.
• Adept at aligning technical solutions and capabilities with overarching business priorities and objectives.
• Strong leadership abilities, including expertise in coaching, mentoring, and delegation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond swiftly to change.
• Self-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willing to work additional hours as needed and regularly travel to customer locations and industry events.

• Salary: salary negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.