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Job Description
Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to understand the business strategy and objectives.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to understand the business strategy and objectives.
- Develop an enterprise architecture strategy that aligns with and supports the organization’s goals.
Architecture Development:
- Design and develop the organization’s enterprise architecture, including business architecture, data architecture, application architecture, and technology infrastructure.
- Ensure that architecture supports scalability, flexibility, and adaptability to meet current and future business needs.
Technology Roadmap:
- Create and maintain a technology roadmap that outlines the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure evolution.
- Identify and recommend emerging technologies that could provide strategic business advantages.
Standards and Governance:
- Establish and enforce enterprise-wide architecture standards and best practices.
- Implement governance processes to ensure that projects and initiatives align with the enterprise architecture.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and IT teams to ensure that projects are in line with the enterprise architecture.
- Provide guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of architecture solutions.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks and issues related to the enterprise architecture and propose mitigations.
- Ensure that security and compliance considerations are integrated into the architecture.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Communicate the enterprise architecture to various stakeholders, including executives, business units, and IT teams.
- Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input and ensure alignment with business goals.
Vendor Management:
- Evaluate and select technology vendors and solutions that align with the enterprise architecture.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure their solutions integrate seamlessly with the overall architecture.
Performance Measurement:
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the enterprise architecture.
- Make adjustments to the architecture as needed to optimize performance.
Training and Development:
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other architects and IT professionals.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the understanding of enterprise architecture principles within the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Continuously evaluate and refine the enterprise architecture to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
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