Enterprise Architecture

· Lead the development and evolution of Enterprise Architecture strategies, principles, standards, policies, reference architectures, and roadmaps. · Assess the current enterprise landscape and develop clear current-state, target-state, transition, and gap-analysis views across Business, Data, Application, Technology, Experience, AI, and Cybersecurity domains as applicable. · Translate organizational strategy and transformation objectives into architecture capabilities, initiatives, transition states, and investment priorities. · Develop and maintain business capability maps, value streams, enterprise-wide architecture models, dependency views, and transformation roadmaps. · Establish and operate architecture governance mechanisms, including architecture review boards, decision records, compliance reviews, and design assurance processes. · Review programs, projects, and solution proposals to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, standards, target architectures, and strategic direction. · Identify architectural gaps, duplication, technology risks, dependencies, obsolescence, and opportunities for consolidation, modernization, standardization, and reuse. · Develop and maintain architecture principles, standards, patterns, guidelines, technology standards, and reusable reference models. · Provide architecture leadership and advisory support to executives, business owners, digital transformation teams, technology functions, program managers, and vendors. · Guide and mentor solution architects and domain architects and ensure consistency across architecture deliverables. · Support portfolio planning, business cases, RFPs, vendor evaluations, technology selections, and transformation programs from an architecture perspective. · Ensure architecture deliverables are complete, traceable, understandable, and suitable for executive and technical audiences. · Facilitate architecture workshops, stakeholder interviews, design sessions, and executive presentations. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of Enterprise Architecture methods, metamodels, repositories, templates, governance practices, and quality standards. Required Experience · Typically 10–15+ years of experience in technology, architecture, consulting, digital transformation, or related disciplines. · At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Enterprise Architecture or a senior architecture leadership role. · Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale archite

Lead enterprise-wide architecture engagements and ensure strong alignment between organizational strategy, business capabilities, digital transformation initiatives, information, applications, technology, security, and investment priorities. The Senior Enterprise Architect will define current-state and target-state architectures, guide transformation roadmaps, establish architecture governance, and provide senior-level advisory support to business and technology stakeholders. · Lead the development and evolution of Enterprise Architecture strategies, principles, standards, policies, reference architectures, and roadmaps. · Assess the current enterprise landscape and develop clear current-state, target-state, transition, and gap-analysis views across Business, Data, Application, Technology, Experience, AI, and Cybersecurity domains as applicable. · Translate organizational strategy and transformation objectives into architecture capabilities, initiatives, transition states, and investment priorities. · Develop and maintain business capability maps, value streams, enterprise-wide architecture models, dependency views, and transformation roadmaps. · Establish and operate architecture governance mechanisms, including architecture review boards, decision records, compliance reviews, and design assurance processes. · Review programs, projects, and solution proposals to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, standards, target architectures, and strategic direction. · Identify architectural gaps, duplication, technology risks, dependencies, obsolescence, and opportunities for consolidation, modernization, standardization, and reuse. · Develop and maintain architecture principles, standards, patterns, guidelines, technology standards, and reusable reference models. · Provide architecture leadership and advisory support to executives, business owners, digital transformation teams, technology functions, program managers, and vendors. · Guide and mentor solution architects and domain architects and ensure consistency across architecture deliverables. · Support portfolio planning, business cases, RFPs, vendor evaluations, technology selections, and transformation programs from an architecture perspective. · Ensure architecture deliverables are complete, traceable, understandable, and suitable for executive and technical audiences. · Facilitate architecture workshops, stakeholder interviews, design sessions, and executive presentations. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of Enterprise Architecture methods, metamodels, repositories, templates, governance practices, and quality standards. Required Experience · Typically 10–15+ years of experience in technology, architecture, consulting, digital transformation, or related disciplines. · At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Enterprise Architecture or a senior architecture leadership role. · Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale architecture assessments, target-state design, transformation roadmaps, and governance activities. · Experience working across multiple architecture domains, including Business, Data, Applications, Technology, Integration, Cloud, and Security. · Experience engaging senior executives and translating complex architecture topics into clear business-oriented recommendations. · Experience in large enterprises, government entities, regulated environments, or major transformation programs is highly desirable. Required Knowledge & Competencies · Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts, methods, governance, and operating models. · Advanced knowledge of TOGAF and practical application of architecture development methods. · Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and enterprise modeling concepts; familiarity with UML and BPMN is beneficial. · Ability to develop architecture assessments, heatmaps, capability models, transition architectures, roadmaps, principles, standards, and governance artifacts. · Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, stakeholder-management, and decision-support skills. · Ability to balance strategic direction with practical implementation constraints, dependencies, and organizational readiness. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce executive-quality architecture documents and presentations. · Ability to work effectively in consulting environments and across multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Certifications · TOGAF® certification (preferred). · ArchiMate® certification (preferred). · Relevant cloud, security, data, governance, or architecture certifications are an advantage. · PMP®, ITIL®, COBIT®, SABSA®, CDMP®, or equivalent certifications are considered beneficial depending on the engagement. Preferred Tools & Platforms Experience with one or more Enterprise Architecture and modeling platforms such as Bizzdesign, Orbus/iServer, ARIS, Sparx Enterprise Architect, MEGA HOPEX, or equivalent repositories and modeling tools. Key Deliverables · Enterprise Architecture strategy and roadmap. · Current-State and Target-State Enterprise Architecture. · Architecture gap analysis and transition roadmap. · Business capability and value-stream models. · Enterprise architecture principles, standards, patterns, and reference architectures. · Architecture governance framework and review outputs. · Architecture repository and metamodel content. · Executive architecture presentations, assessments, recommendations, and decision papers. Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior architecture professional who combines strategic thinking with strong hands-on architecture capability. The ideal candidate can work confidently with executives and technical teams, structure complex enterprise problems, develop high-quality architecture deliverables, and provide practical guidance that connects strategy with execution.