The Business Enterprise Architect is a strategic leader responsible for aligning the organisations business architecture with its overall strategy and objectives. You will develop, implement, and maintain a cohesive enterprise architecture that enables efficient operations, optimises resource utilization, and drives business transformation. Your work will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring both are in sync and contribute to organisational success.
• Business Architecture Development and Governance:
o Lead the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture framework, incorporating business processes, capabilities, information assets, and technology infrastructure.
o Define and govern architecture standards and principles to guide all IT projects and initiatives.
o Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions aligned with the enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Strategic Planning and Alignment:
o Translate business strategies and objectives into actionable architecture roadmap and implementation plans.
o Conduct business capability assessments and identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural decisions support business needs and drive value.
• Process and Change Management:
o Identify and analyse business processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
o Design and implement optimised business processes and workflows aligned with the enterprise architecture.
o Lead and manage change initiatives related to architecture implementation and adoption.
• Communication and Collaboration:
o Effectively communicate complex architectural concepts to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, business leaders, and IT teams.
o Foster collaboration and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
o Advocate for the value of enterprise architecture and its role in achieving organisational Goals.
Job Description
Knowledge:
• Business architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, Gartner)
• Business process management (BPM) principles and best practices
• IT governance and compliance requirements
• Enterprise technology landscape and emerging trends
• Strategic planning and change management methodologies
Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team management skills
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Project management and risk management skills
• Architectural modeling and documentation skills
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
Key Role Descriptors:
• Develops enterprise-wide architecture and processes to embed the strategic application of change in the management of the organisation.
• Leads the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business. Ensures the buy-in of all key stakeholders.
• Captures and prioritises market and environmental trends, business strategies and objectives, and identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Develops and presents business cases for approval, funding and prioritisation of high-level initiatives.
• Sets strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities.
Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team management skills
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Project management and risk management skills
• Architectural modeling and documentation skills
• Business architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, Gartner)
• Business process management (BPM) principles and best practices
• IT governance and compliance requirements
• Enterprise technology landscape and emerging trends
• Experience within Aerospace, Manufacturing or Defence background
Budget/Accountabilities:
• This role has no budget responsibilities but is an enabler for the development of overall programme budget development