Develop a business architecture strategy for the business (i.e Deputyships) based on business goals and motivations. Embed digital approach to architecture.
Capture the tactical and strategic business goals that provide traceability through the organization and are mapped to architecture.
Develop a baseline description of the existing business architecture, to the extent necessary to support the definition of target business architecture. Ensure coverage of bespoke and COTS (Commercial Off-the-shelf) applications.
Capture the key views of the business by applying a structured business architecture approach and methodology
Describe the primary business functions of the assigned business unit in the context of the enterprise and distinguish between customer-facing, supplier-related, business execution and business management functions. Usage of models such as capability models, functional architecture to help document and communicate with stakeholders.
Analyse current IT architecture, perform gap analysis and define a new target architecture for the IT department which promotes flexibility and cost reduction with an associated roadmap with key milestones. Translate IT strategy into a technology roadmap.
Drive and own a plan / roadmap for all applications under coverage (refresh, replace, renew, retire etc)
Watch the market on a permanent basis, to monitor advanced technologies and provide ways to source and implement it within the client organization. Create a clear managerial understanding of impact. Manage the translation of developments in architecture into opportunities and threats to the client organization to ensure the organization is adaptable to internal and external changes.
Continuously interrogate the evolving and IT strategies to understand the long- and medium-term expectations of IT Architecture.
Create and maintain an inventory of the technology portfolio, while understanding the purpose and rationale across the technology inventory, to ensure accurate documentation and preservation of all IT assets
Creates the technology annual planning and transition states/architecture per technology based on various inputs like BT and Business Strategies
Manage the development of roadmaps, policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology networks within the client organization to ensure optimum utilization of IT assets.
Ensure that designs are compliant with architecture guidelines, business continuity and compliance strategies to guarantee adherence to all internal and external IT requirements.
Act as a custodian of IT architecture capability and capacity development as well as the governance.
Promote well integrated infrastructure and applications, to help reduce costs and improve the flow of information.
Work with solutions architect(s) and service managers on a continuous basis, to provide a consensus-based solution that is scalable, adaptable
Authorize, manage and log architectural exceptions. Drive convergence to stated policy.
Bring together architects and designers from various domains/disciplines involved, including service enablement, information security, infrastructure, on a regular basis to ensure a uniform understanding of architecture designs, integration, design operating procedures and governance requirements.
Facilitate the sharing of best practice architecture techniques and manage the identification of improvement opportunities in design and architecture, to provide continuous and flawless IT operations.
Facilitate the decision-making process for new designs/changes having significant impact from an architecture perspective
Manage the process of defining and setting the standards for managing architecture requirements
Facilitate the resolution of issues around resource/architect allocation to projects to ensure the provision of the needed knowledge in a timely manner.
Manage the alignment between the Solutions Architects and the Business Analysts to fully understand the Business Requirements
