Open Society Foundations
LeadEnterpriseArchitect
“Lead Enterprise Architect at Open Society Foundations. Skills: Enterprise Architecture, architectural frameworks, cloud computing, data management, network security, application integration. designing and managing the overall architecture of an organization’s IT systems and infrastructure. aligning IT strategy with business goals”
What You'll Achieve.
strategic alignment; business process optimization; innovation enablement; efficiency; architecture compliance; risk management
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative solutions.
Travel is required. Travel frequency depends on the role requirements., Staff are required to work in an Open Society office 50% of working days per month.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, 10 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Architecture, with a background in software engineering, network security, cloud computing, systems analysis, data management or other related fields., understanding of business needs, technology trends, and architectural frameworks., Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive Enterprise Architecture frameworks., understanding of IT enterprise systems and platforms (Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday) and architectures, Deep knowledge of various technologies, including cloud computing, data management, networking, and security., Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences., Ability to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative solutions., Ability to lead and mentor development teams and influence stakeholders., Experience with cloud computing, network security, data management, and application integration., High level understanding and interest of geo-political implications of Open Society’s work.
Nice to Have
Master's degree in IT management, business management, or enterprise architecture, Certifications such TOGAF, CISSP (for cybersecurity focus), and cloud-specific certifications from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud are beneficial, Experience with architecture modelling tools CAD, BIM, and 3D modelling software., Experience with architectural frameworks and methodologies TOGAF or Zachman, and agile methodologies.
What You'll Do.
designing and managing the overall architecture of an organization’s IT systems and infrastructure
aligning IT strategy with business goals
creating architectural frameworks
ensuring that technology solutions are scalable
identifying technology needs
guide the implementation of IT initiatives
Establish EA governance
EA methodology and create EA artifacts
EA standards and best practices.
Design and promote architectural standards
and best practices across the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and recommendation
Facilitate architecture review boards and governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
Provide guidance and support to project teams in implementing architectural solutions.
and mentor development teams
Communicate enterprise architecture with other department managers within the organization
outsourcing providers and report on continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee Change Control board
participate in Project Review Board to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders; Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.; Provide guidance and support to project teams in implementing architectural solutions.; Communicate enterprise architecture with other department managers within the organization, outsourcing providers and report on continuous improvement initiatives.; participate in Project Review Board
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Process & Methodology
Project Review Board
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