Enterprise Architect/Delivery Head

The key responsibilities would be as follows : Develop & Mature company's Platforms : - Responsible to manage product roadmaps for company's Platforms - Individual will be responsible for Platform maturity and ensuring that platform teams are aligned towards common organisational goals Develop and Maintain Architecture Standards : - Define enterprise architecture strategies and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to guide technology solutions for both internal teams and client engagements. - Ensure consistency in the architecture approach across various projects, including managed services and staff augmentation engagements. - Lead architectural governance, ensuring that all solutions align with clients' long-term strategic goals and technical standards. Client Engagement & Advisory : - Act as the primary technical advisor to clients, understanding their business needs, defining architecture roadmaps, and ensuring the alignment of technical solutions to meet those needs. - Lead architecture reviews for key projects and ensure the enterprise architecture aligns with each client's future-state business goals. - Advise clients on emerging technology trends, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, tailoring solutions to their unique business contexts Innovation & Emerging Technologies : - Stay ahead of industry trends (cloud computing, AI, ML, IoT, blockchain) and integrate relevant technologies into both internal and client architectures. - Drive innovation within the firm, identifying opportunities to modernize legacy systems and processes for clients through scalable, forward-looking architectural solutions. Technology Strategy and Roadmap : - Collaborate with business and IT leadership to create multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps. - Assess current technology landscape and develop modernization plans for legacy systems. - Promote cloud-first and hybrid technology strategies where appropriate, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness. Operational Excellence : - Establish processes and KPIs to track the performance of delivery teams, ensuring alignment with both internal goals and client expectations. - Continually optimize delivery practices to improve resource utilization, reduce costs, and enhance the client experience. - Ensure that COE teams are delivering value esp. incase of staff augmentation initiatives - Partner with HR and recruitment teams to attract, develop, and retain top technical talent for both managed projects and staff augmentation needs. - Align with the executive team on growth strategies, ensuring delivery and architecture practices support the firm's business objectives Pre-Sales Support : - Collaborate with business development and account teams to design solution architecture proposals, present technical solutions to prospective clients, and support contract negotiations. - Assist in crafting RFP (Request for Proposal) responses, statements of work (SOWs), and other documentation related to project scoping and technical architecture Delivery Leadership : - Lead and manage the delivery of large-scale, complex IT initiatives from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Work closely with Program/Project Management teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. - Ensure that both staff augmentation resources and project teams are aligned with the clients' objectives and technology roadmaps. - Identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact project delivery. - Ensure Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery practices are implemented effectively Resource Management : - Build and lead a high-performing team of enterprise architects and delivery specialists (COE). - Develop talent, manage performance, and ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and tools to meet objectives. - Collaborate with HR and recruitment teams to attract, develop, and retain top talent in architecture and delivery roles. Stakeholder Management : - Engage with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements and delivery strategies. - Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on the implications of architectural and technical decisions. Executive Communication : - Present architecture strategies and delivery progress to C-suite executives, ensuring clarity on the benefits, risks, and trade-offs of technology investments. - Provide regular updates on project health, architecture maturity, and strategic initiatives. Soft Skills : - Strategic Thinking : Ability to align architecture with business objectives and long-term organizational strategies. - Client Engagement : Strong communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and articulate complex technical solutions. - Technical Expertise : Strong understanding of cloud architecture, modern software development practices, and emerging technologies. - Leadership : Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and driving performance. - Stakeholder Management : Ability to communicate effectively with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams. - Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand and address complex business challenges through technology solutions. - Adaptability : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing change effectively. Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. - 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 4-6 years in a leadership role. - Proven track record of successful delivery of complex IT solutions across a large, matrixed organization. - Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices, APIs, and integration frameworks. - Solid experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. - Certifications : TOGAF, ITIL (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: India, IN

Posted Date: 10/16/2024