Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Contract: 6 months initially

Hybrid working: Birmingham

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect to contribute to the development of the University's overall strategy, with a specific focus on refining the IT strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing and maintaining technology capability maps, implementing application portfolio management, and identifying areas where architectural policies and standards need to be established.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Development:

   • Contribute to the development of the University strategy, ensuring alignment with IT objectives.
   • Refine and enhance the IT strategy to support the overall organizational goals.

2. Technology Capability Mapping:

   • Review and maintain technology capability maps, ensuring they accurately represent the organization's IT landscape.

3. Application Portfolio Management:

   • Implement and oversee application portfolio management processes to optimize the use of technology resources.

4. Architectural Policies and Standards:

   • Identify areas where architectural policies and standards are required.
   • Propose a governance structure for the approval and enforcement of policies and standards.

5. Enterprise Architecture (EA) Tool Implementation:

   • Implement an EA tool, defining the scope and cost of the service.
   • Utilize the tool to enhance decision-making and strategic planning processes.

6. Architectural Blue-Print:

   • Contribute to the development of the architectural blue-print, outlining the organization's future-state architecture.

7. Experience and Expertise:

   • Demonstrate experience in developing EA capability for medium-sized organizations.
   • Utilize knowledge of TOGAF and modelling languages (Archimate) to inform architectural decisions.

8. Policy Document Development:

   • Leverage experience to write formal policy documents that align with industry best practices and organizational needs.

9. EA Governance:

   • Develop and implement an effective EA governance framework to ensure the alignment of IT initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture, particularly in medium-sized organizations.
• Certification in TOGAF is required.
• Proficiency in modelling languages, such as Archimate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in writing formal policy documents and establishing governance structures.

If you are a seasoned Enterprise Architect with a track record of successful strategy development, governance implementation, and technology optimization, we invite you to apply and be a vital part of our organization's growth and success.