Solution Architect Area Chapter
Brief Description
Reporting to HOD – Enterprise
Architecture, the position holder is responsible for ensuring all
solution architectures are well aligned to architectural frameworks and guided
by strategy. Working with Solution Architects to guide them on how to work with
partners, Project teams, Squads as well as virtual IT delivery teams to
implement various projects and business deliverables. Lead and coach the
Solution Architects to break down complex requirements into simple trackable
tasks and to be committed to high-quality output and delivery on time.
Detailed Description
- Work
with Solution Architects to agree on standardized tools, processes, and
methodology for design.
- Cascade
blueprints and target architectures to IT delivery teams and solution
architects.
- Resolve
complex solution architecture challenges experienced by various IT
delivery teams.
- Anticipate
customer and business requests and build capacity to meet the demands.
- Contribute
to strategy and target architectures.
- Ensure
maximum re-use of technical and business functionality with no duplication.
- Documentation
and optimization of all solution architectures.
- Mentorship
and leadership of other solution architects.
- This role is responsible for transferring the
vision and objectives to chapter leads, tribe leads, tech leads, solution
architects and the entire digital IT organization fostering establishment
of architecture practices, frameworks, patterns and innovation
- Remove
blockages experienced by solution architects.
- Ensure
attainment of Delivery KPIs.
- Robust
testing of both existing and new delivery to ensure the customer promise
is met and proper functionality
Qualification
- Degree
in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
- Certification
in Business Analysis & Agile Project Management will be an added
advantage
- Strong
business acumen and mindset – with knowledge of Human Centered Design
- 7+
years of technical experience in a busy IT development environment, 2
years of which must include experience in designing systems and solutions.
- 3+
years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
- Team
player who is skilled at building up and managing stakeholder
relationships successfully
- Experience
in delivering and optimizing solution architectures in a complex IT set-up.
- Experience
in managing and coaching a team
- Ability
to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through
delivery
- Ability
to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous
environment
How to Apply
