Retail Enterprise Architect

Permanent

Cape Town

Posted 2 years ago

As an experienced Retail Professional, the Enterprise Architect for Retail is responsible for shaping the architecture strategy for the Retail Domain in collaboration with Senior IT and Business Leadership in support of the company strategy while aligning to the architectural principles and standards.

Job Objectives

Influencing and inspiring strategic stakeholders to champion technology investments in the Retail Domain
Identifying strategic technology imperatives in support of responsible domains
Formulating strategy, architectures, and implementation roadmaps
Championing the Enterprise Architecture Retail Capability

Qualifications

Computer Science/Logistics/Architecture/Software degree or equivalent science degree (essential)

Experience

Architecture consulting with CxO level executives for large enterprise programs
Shaping IT strategy and roadmaps and developing, managing, and implementing technology roadmaps and portfolios
Architecting large complex systems within the Retail Domain
Participating in RFx technology acquisition processes
Contributing Architecture expertise to Retail Programmes, Projects and Products from business analysis, architectures, system analysis and design through development, testing, implementation, and production
Successfully leading architects and technical teams to implement and integrate enterprise level solutions in a complex multi-cloud environment
Collaborating with program managers, project managers, and business stakeholders to delivery technologies
Managing and mentoring technology teams and talent in both business applications and operational areas (desirable)
Retail industry experience with an understanding of Retail business processes. (desirable)
IT industry

Knowledge and Skills

Formulating technology strategy, architectures, and implementation roadmaps
Creating Enterprise, Domain, and Solution level Architectures and Architecting and designing Technology Platforms, Storage Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, and Cloud Native Solutions
Strategy frameworks and best practices such as TOGAF, ITIL, ISO 27001, CobiT, Balanced Scorecard, etc. (desirable)
Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Expert knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, PaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics (desirable)
Demonstrated ability to influence and consult to Chief Operations Officer level while providing thought leadership to sponsors/stakeholders in solving problems
Ability to influence and persuade others, as well as handle difficult negotiations requiring a well-developed sense of strategy
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong presentation and facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal skills, customer-centric attitude, ability to deal with cultural diversity
Leadership capacity to provide advice and guidance in a timely fashion to operationalize strategic plans, manage complex bids, and coach staff simultaneously
Leadership capabilities to facilitate teamwork to achieve business goals while promoting a culture of common purpose
Ability to work as a self-starter, take initiative, and execute tasks with minimal supervision

The deadline for applications is 2023/02/03

For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za

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