16 Enterprise Architecture jobs in SouthAfrica
Snr Architect Enterprise Architecture (Manufacturing Technology)
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Posting Date: Mar 20, 2025
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Purpose of JobThe Sasol Snr Architect Enterprise Architecture (Manufacturing Technology) forms part of a core team that drives the visioning, architectural design, value definition and transformation planning through leveraging digital and other technologies.
Key AccountabilitiesAs a Manufacturing Technology Architect, you will be responsible for transforming manufacturing execution systems and platforms that enable plant value streams such as lab operations, process development, process control, industrial IT, manage maintenance & integrity, manage quality, manage production, manage SHE, manage exploration, manage logistics, Retail systems and interfaces into OT environment.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect will work with MES, IIT and OT systems that span across Secunda plant operations, Mining operations, Sasolburg plant operations, ROAS operations, Mozambique plant operations and London operations.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect is also leading and orchestrating the effort of scanning the market for technology driven innovation opportunities and communicating their realistic business value expectations to business and IM leaders. The Manufacturing Technology Architect is a crucial enabler that will drive balance between enabling high velocity and innovation for relatively autonomous Product Teams, while at the same time protecting the integrity and end-to-end strategy of Sasol’s technology landscape.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect drives deep collaboration on the Portfolio level with the Operations Portfolio & Product Delivery team, through regular one-to-one alignment sessions, Architecture Forums, ad-hoc discussions and Solution Architecture Chapter meetings. Together with Senior Solution Architects across the Portfolio & Product Delivery team they ensure the design of pragmatic and clear guardrails across Sasol and find ways to optimise Information Technology costs. Engagement with Product Owners and Portfolio Owners will be key to understand their unfiltered views on the constraints and opportunities of the technology stacks serving each Product. The Manufacturing Technology Architect defines and ensures adherence to Enterprise Architecture standards and leveraging fit-for-purpose technologies.
With regards to subject matter, the Manufacturing Technology Architect is responsible for driving sustainable and long-term value-increasing architectural principles, approaches and patterns, such as building modular but fluently integrated solutions from loosely coupled components backed up by solid data management. The Manufacturing Technology Architect must also ensure the use of effective, common frameworks and guidelines to drive improved and consistent quality in the solutions provided. They adapt the pace of Enterprise Architecture work and collaboration with the pace of the Product Teams, acting as accelerators at innovation enablers rather than bottlenecks.
- Design and provide guard rails for the implementation of Manufacturing Execution solution based on enterprise business requirements and IT strategies
- Guide enterprise implementations and global rollouts together with program and project managers
- Gather, translate and consolidate strategic business requirements
- Analyse enterprise business drivers to determine corresponding architectural requirements
- Develop a solution strategy on the evolution of the enterprise manufacturing platforms from current to future state
- Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements, value cases and roadmaps
University Bachelor's Degree preferably in the following disciplines:
- Engineering: Electrical and Electronic (B.Ing)
- Computer Sciences
- Informatics/Information Technology
- SAP integration projects for industrial organization (SAP PP, MM, SD, WM) modules
- Experience in managing full end to end MES implementation including OT interfaces and environment
- Good understanding of ERP integration and shop floor systems (e.g. OPC) integration
- Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System, Real Time Platforms, Access Control, IIT and Retail), Manufacturing Operations concepts/systems & Plant Automation Controls
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Good understanding of DevOps methodology
- Deep Knowledge and design experience in Microsoft Azure and OSI Soft Platforms
- Understanding of ISA 95/ISA 88 guidelines
- Strong communication skills with both internal team members and customers
- Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment
- Follow best practices for developing applications and services
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
- Hands-on experience of machine integrator for Shop floor equipment integration with MES
- Experienced with a broad range of Manufacturing solutions e.g. Honeywell systems, Aspentech, Siemens, Aveva, Historians etc.
Experience: 9+ relevant years
Required Personal and Professional SkillsTC_Workflow Management, BC_Communicates Effectively, BC_Courage, TC_Policies and Procedures, BC_Manages Complexity, TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, BC_Tech Savvy, TC_Distribution Performance Metrics
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
#J-18808-LjbffrHead of Enterprise Architecture
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Responsibilities
- Architectural Vision & Principles : Define, evangelize, and maintain The Company's architectural vision, principles, and standards. Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives.
- Architecture Governance & Oversight : Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance. Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog, and technology standards. Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments, and design reviews for all major initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation : Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML, serverless, edge computing). Streamline the architecture lifecycleimproving methods, toolchains, and collaborationto accelerate delivery. Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops, and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption. Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability, and user feedback; drive enhancements.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management : Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development, and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles. Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs, and influence vendor roadmaps.
- Technical Ecosystem & Tools : Define reference models for cloud / hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven). Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting, and repository management.
- Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy : Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints. Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans.
- People & Financial Management : Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans. Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs, and maintain continuity of expertise. Develop and manage the EA functions operating budgetforecasting, approval, and cost control in line with The Companys guidelines. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high engagement.
- Professional Development & Culture : Champion continuous learning: support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal architecture guilds. Promote diversity, inclusion, and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities.
- Management Reporting : Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives. Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks, and resource capacity. Deliver a concise architecture review that covers As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps; Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed.
- Stakeholder Briefings : Present tailored reports to the CIO / CTO, PMO, and business unit heads, highlighting upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers; Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps; Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings.
- Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent EA framework certification (required).
- CISSP, MCSE / MCTS, or PRINCE2 (advantageous).
- 8 to 10 years in IT architecture or solution design, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record leading architecture for large-scale, cross-domain implementations.
- Hands-on expertise across business, data, application, and technology domains.
- Deep understanding of security architecture, infrastructure design, software development lifecycles, and data management.
- Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other related frameworks.
- Expertise in the development and reviewing of reference architectures.
Senior Manager â Enterprise Architecture
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Key Activities & Responsibilities :
Enterprise Solution Presales Engagement Leadership
- Engage with decision-makers to identify pain points and business challenges.
- Translate business problems into technical and commercial solution requirements.
- Work with the company's product solutions and engineering teams to develop tailored industry-specific solutions.
- Provide input on architectural designs, bill of materials (BOM), and solution roadmaps.
- Ensure that solution proposals are aligned with customer business outcomes and industry trends.
- Support bid strategy development and provide executive input on RFx submissions.
- Lead executive-level customer pitch meetings, positioning the company's enterprise solutions as a competitive advantage.
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, technology vendors, and industry influencers to enhance the company's enterprise solution portfolio.
Enterprise Solution Postsales Engagement Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor during solution deployment, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Facilitate executive-level customer engagement during implementation to mitigate risks and drive adoption.
- Ensure cross-functional teams deliver solutions in line with the agreed business case and customer objectives.
- Maintain active engagement with customers to track solution performance and business impact.
- Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts to drive additional solution uptake.
- Provide strategic guidance on continuous innovation and technology roadmaps for customers.
- Work closely with service and operations teams to address post-implementation challenges.
- Ensure clear escalation paths for resolving service or performance issues at the executive level.
Stakeholder & Network Leverage
- Utilize executive connections to create business opportunities and foster strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate introductions and engagements between the company and key decision-makers within target industries.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :
Education :
- Minimum of a 4-year tertiary degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, or IT).
- An MBA would be advantageous.
- TOGAF 9.2 Certification.
- ITIL 4 certification.
Experience :
- At least 15 years of related experience in the ICT solution sales sector.
- 5-10 years of experience specifically delivering solutions in Telecommunications ICT / Technology Systems implementation or consulting environments.
- 5-7 years of experience in delivering technology/digital transformation for large enterprises across the lifecycle.
- Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.
- Experience working in medium to large organizations.
- Strong network of industry decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders.
Skills :
- Technical Presales & Solution Engineering.
- Industry-Specific Enterprise Solutions.
- Post-Sales Technical Support & Delivery Alignment.
- Sales Pipeline & Opportunity Management.
Required Experience :
Senior Manager
Key Skills :
Joomla, Customer Support, Interior Fit-Out, Client Services, Architecture
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
#J-18808-LjbffrSnr Architect Enterprise Architecture (Manufacturing Technology)
Posted 22 days ago
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Posting Date: Mar 20, 2025
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Purpose of JobThe Sasol Snr Architect Enterprise Architecture (Manufacturing Technology) forms part of a core team that drives the visioning, architectural design, value definition and transformation planning through leveraging digital and other technologies.
Key AccountabilitiesAs a Manufacturing Technology Architect, you will be responsible for transforming manufacturing execution systems and platforms that enable plant value streams such as lab operations, process development, process control, industrial IT, manage maintenance & integrity, manage quality, manage production, manage SHE, manage exploration, manage logistics, Retail systems and interfaces into OT environment.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect will work with MES, IIT and OT systems that span across Secunda plant operations, Mining operations, Sasolburg plant operations, ROAS operations, Mozambique plant operations and London operations.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect is also leading and orchestrating the effort of scanning the market for technology driven innovation opportunities and communicating their realistic business value expectations to business and IM leaders. The Manufacturing Technology Architect is a crucial enabler that will drive balance between enabling high velocity and innovation for relatively autonomous Product Teams, while at the same time protecting the integrity and end-to-end strategy of Sasol’s technology landscape.
The Manufacturing Technology Architect drives deep collaboration on the Portfolio level with the Operations Portfolio & Product Delivery team, through regular one-to-one alignment sessions, Architecture Forums, ad-hoc discussions and Solution Architecture Chapter meetings. Together with Senior Solution Architects across the Portfolio & Product Delivery team they ensure the design of pragmatic and clear guardrails across Sasol and find ways to optimise Information Technology costs. Engagement with Product Owners and Portfolio Owners will be key to understand their unfiltered views on the constraints and opportunities of the technology stacks serving each Product. The Manufacturing Technology Architect defines and ensures adherence to Enterprise Architecture standards and leveraging fit-for-purpose technologies.
With regards to subject matter, the Manufacturing Technology Architect is responsible for driving sustainable and long-term value-increasing architectural principles, approaches and patterns, such as building modular but fluently integrated solutions from loosely coupled components backed up by solid data management. The Manufacturing Technology Architect must also ensure the use of effective, common frameworks and guidelines to drive improved and consistent quality in the solutions provided. They adapt the pace of Enterprise Architecture work and collaboration with the pace of the Product Teams, acting as accelerators at innovation enablers rather than bottlenecks.
- Design and provide guard rails for the implementation of Manufacturing Execution solution based on enterprise business requirements and IT strategies
- Guide enterprise implementations and global rollouts together with program and project managers
- Gather, translate and consolidate strategic business requirements
- Analyse enterprise business drivers to determine corresponding architectural requirements
- Develop a solution strategy on the evolution of the enterprise manufacturing platforms from current to future state
- Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements, value cases and roadmaps
University Bachelor's Degree preferably in the following disciplines:
- Engineering: Electrical and Electronic (B.Ing)
- Computer Sciences
- Informatics/Information Technology
- SAP integration projects for industrial organization (SAP PP, MM, SD, WM) modules
- Experience in managing full end to end MES implementation including OT interfaces and environment
- Good understanding of ERP integration and shop floor systems (e.g. OPC) integration
- Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System, Real Time Platforms, Access Control, IIT and Retail), Manufacturing Operations concepts/systems & Plant Automation Controls
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Good understanding of DevOps methodology
- Deep Knowledge and design experience in Microsoft Azure and OSI Soft Platforms
- Understanding of ISA 95/ISA 88 guidelines
- Strong communication skills with both internal team members and customers
- Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment
- Follow best practices for developing applications and services
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
- Hands-on experience of machine integrator for Shop floor equipment integration with MES
- Experienced with a broad range of Manufacturing solutions e.g. Honeywell systems, Aspentech, Siemens, Aveva, Historians etc.
Experience: 9+ relevant years
Required Personal and Professional SkillsTC_Workflow Management, BC_Communicates Effectively, BC_Courage, TC_Policies and Procedures, BC_Manages Complexity, TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, BC_Tech Savvy, TC_Distribution Performance Metrics
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
#J-18808-LjbffrHead of Enterprise Architecture
Posted 5 days ago
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Responsibilities
- Architectural Vision & Principles : Define, evangelize, and maintain The Company's architectural vision, principles, and standards. Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives.
- Architecture Governance & Oversight : Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance. Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog, and technology standards. Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments, and design reviews for all major initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation : Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML, serverless, edge computing). Streamline the architecture lifecycleimproving methods, toolchains, and collaborationto accelerate delivery. Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops, and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption. Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability, and user feedback; drive enhancements.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management : Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development, and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles. Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs, and influence vendor roadmaps.
- Technical Ecosystem & Tools : Define reference models for cloud / hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven). Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting, and repository management.
- Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy : Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints. Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans.
- People & Financial Management : Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans. Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs, and maintain continuity of expertise. Develop and manage the EA functions operating budgetforecasting, approval, and cost control in line with The Companys guidelines. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high engagement.
- Professional Development & Culture : Champion continuous learning: support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal architecture guilds. Promote diversity, inclusion, and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities.
- Management Reporting : Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives. Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks, and resource capacity. Deliver a concise architecture review that covers As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps; Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed.
- Stakeholder Briefings : Present tailored reports to the CIO / CTO, PMO, and business unit heads, highlighting upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers; Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps; Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings.
- Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent EA framework certification (required).
- CISSP, MCSE / MCTS, or PRINCE2 (advantageous).
- 8 to 10 years in IT architecture or solution design, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record leading architecture for large-scale, cross-domain implementations.
- Hands-on expertise across business, data, application, and technology domains.
- Deep understanding of security architecture, infrastructure design, software development lifecycles, and data management.
- Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other related frameworks.
- Expertise in the development and reviewing of reference architectures.
Senior Manager â Enterprise Architecture
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Descriptions
Key Activities & Responsibilities :
Enterprise Solution Presales Engagement Leadership
- Engage with decision-makers to identify pain points and business challenges.
- Translate business problems into technical and commercial solution requirements.
- Work with the company's product solutions and engineering teams to develop tailored industry-specific solutions.
- Provide input on architectural designs, bill of materials (BOM), and solution roadmaps.
- Ensure that solution proposals are aligned with customer business outcomes and industry trends.
- Support bid strategy development and provide executive input on RFx submissions.
- Lead executive-level customer pitch meetings, positioning the company's enterprise solutions as a competitive advantage.
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, technology vendors, and industry influencers to enhance the company's enterprise solution portfolio.
Enterprise Solution Postsales Engagement Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor during solution deployment, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Facilitate executive-level customer engagement during implementation to mitigate risks and drive adoption.
- Ensure cross-functional teams deliver solutions in line with the agreed business case and customer objectives.
- Maintain active engagement with customers to track solution performance and business impact.
- Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts to drive additional solution uptake.
- Provide strategic guidance on continuous innovation and technology roadmaps for customers.
- Work closely with service and operations teams to address post-implementation challenges.
- Ensure clear escalation paths for resolving service or performance issues at the executive level.
Stakeholder & Network Leverage
- Utilize executive connections to create business opportunities and foster strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate introductions and engagements between the company and key decision-makers within target industries.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :
Education :
- Minimum of a 4-year tertiary degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, or IT).
- An MBA would be advantageous.
- TOGAF 9.2 Certification.
- ITIL 4 certification.
Experience :
- At least 15 years of related experience in the ICT solution sales sector.
- 5-10 years of experience specifically delivering solutions in Telecommunications ICT / Technology Systems implementation or consulting environments.
- 5-7 years of experience in delivering technology/digital transformation for large enterprises across the lifecycle.
- Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.
- Experience working in medium to large organizations.
- Strong network of industry decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders.
Skills :
- Technical Presales & Solution Engineering.
- Industry-Specific Enterprise Solutions.
- Post-Sales Technical Support & Delivery Alignment.
- Sales Pipeline & Opportunity Management.
Required Experience :
Senior Manager
Key Skills :
Joomla, Customer Support, Interior Fit-Out, Client Services, Architecture
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
#J-18808-LjbffrEnterprise Architecture Leader
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We are seeking a seasoned solutions architect to lead the development of enterprise-scale architecture solutions. This individual will be responsible for partnering with business and technology leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure, and efficient architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirements
- Technical Skills
- Certifications (Preferred)
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Head of Enterprise Architecture
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- Architectural Vision & Principles : Define, evangelize, and maintain The Company's architectural vision, principles, and standards. Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives.
- Architecture Governance & Oversight : Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance. Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog, and technology standards. Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments, and design reviews for all major initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation : Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML, serverless, edge computing). Streamline the architecture lifecycleimproving methods, toolchains, and collaborationto accelerate delivery. Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops, and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption. Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability, and user feedback; drive enhancements.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management : Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development, and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles. Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs, and influence vendor roadmaps.
- Technical Ecosystem & Tools : Define reference models for cloud / hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven). Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting, and repository management.
- Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy : Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints. Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans.
- People & Financial Management : Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans. Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs, and maintain continuity of expertise. Develop and manage the EA functions operating budgetforecasting, approval, and cost control in line with The Companys guidelines. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high engagement.
- Professional Development & Culture : Champion continuous learning: support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal architecture guilds. Promote diversity, inclusion, and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities.
- Management Reporting : Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives. Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks, and resource capacity. Deliver a concise architecture review that covers As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps; Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed.
- Stakeholder Briefings : Present tailored reports to the CIO / CTO, PMO, and business unit heads, highlighting upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers; Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps; Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings.
- Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent EA framework certification (required).
- CISSP, MCSE / MCTS, or PRINCE2 (advantageous).
- 8 to 10 years in IT architecture or solution design, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record leading architecture for large-scale, cross-domain implementations.
- Hands-on expertise across business, data, application, and technology domains.
- Deep understanding of security architecture, infrastructure design, software development lifecycles, and data management.
- Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other related frameworks.
- Expertise in the development and reviewing of reference architectures.
Enterprise Architecture Lead
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As an Enterprise Architecture Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping the technology strategy and direction of our organization.
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint, frameworks, and target-state architecture , ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and future-state technology vision.
- Define and govern architectural principles, domain strategies, and standardized reference models that support scalable, interoperable, and secure technology ecosystems.
- Translate corporate strategy, regulatory mandates, and digital transformation goals into clear architectural initiatives and target-state designs.
- Lead multi-year roadmap development across technology domains including applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security in collaboration with domain architects and delivery teams.
- Continuously assess technology trends and emerging innovations to guide modernization and strategic platform selection .
Governance & Oversight
- Chair Architecture & Design Review Boards (ARBs) to review, guide, and approve solution designs , ensuring consistency with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
- Define governance processes for architectural compliance, exception management, and deviation tracking across business portfolios and technical teams.
- Perform architecture assurance and gap assessments to identify technical risk, misalignment, and opportunities for consolidation or optimization .
- Ensure ongoing enforcement and evolution of architecture policies, design standards, and lifecycle documentation for all enterprise assets.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a strategic advisor to Head of Architecture, shaping investment decisions and prioritizing technology initiatives based on architectural insights.
- Work closely with product managers, domain architects, engineers, and business analysts to co-create architectural solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
- Build alignment across multiple delivery streams and business units to ensure architecture decisions enable reusability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness .
Architecture Delivery
- Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale platforms, including cloud-native systems,
Senior Manager â Enterprise Architecture
Posted today
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Job Descriptions
Key Activities & Responsibilities :
Enterprise Solution Presales Engagement Leadership
- Engage with decision-makers to identify pain points and business challenges.
- Translate business problems into technical and commercial solution requirements.
- Work with the company's product solutions and engineering teams to develop tailored industry-specific solutions.
- Provide input on architectural designs, bill of materials (BOM), and solution roadmaps.
- Ensure that solution proposals are aligned with customer business outcomes and industry trends.
- Support bid strategy development and provide executive input on RFx submissions.
- Lead executive-level customer pitch meetings, positioning the company's enterprise solutions as a competitive advantage.
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, technology vendors, and industry influencers to enhance the company's enterprise solution portfolio.
Enterprise Solution Postsales Engagement Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor during solution deployment, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Facilitate executive-level customer engagement during implementation to mitigate risks and drive adoption.
- Ensure cross-functional teams deliver solutions in line with the agreed business case and customer objectives.
- Maintain active engagement with customers to track solution performance and business impact.
- Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts to drive additional solution uptake.
- Provide strategic guidance on continuous innovation and technology roadmaps for customers.
- Work closely with service and operations teams to address post-implementation challenges.
- Ensure clear escalation paths for resolving service or performance issues at the executive level.
Stakeholder & Network Leverage
- Utilize executive connections to create business opportunities and foster strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate introductions and engagements between the company and key decision-makers within target industries.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :
Education :
- Minimum of a 4-year tertiary degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, or IT).
- An MBA would be advantageous.
- TOGAF 9.2 Certification.
- ITIL 4 certification.
Experience :
- At least 15 years of related experience in the ICT solution sales sector.
- 5-10 years of experience specifically delivering solutions in Telecommunications ICT / Technology Systems implementation or consulting environments.
- 5-7 years of experience in delivering technology/digital transformation for large enterprises across the lifecycle.
- Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.
- Experience working in medium to large organizations.
- Strong network of industry decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders.
Skills :
- Technical Presales & Solution Engineering.
- Industry-Specific Enterprise Solutions.
- Post-Sales Technical Support & Delivery Alignment.
- Sales Pipeline & Opportunity Management.
Required Experience :
Senior Manager
Key Skills :
Joomla, Customer Support, Interior Fit-Out, Client Services, Architecture
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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