Lead IT Solutions Architect - Stellenbosch, South Africa - Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

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Stellenbosch, South Africa

3 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Duties/Pligte

Engaging with senior levels of leadership through clear communication, appropriate levels of context and explanation;
Coordinating, managing and motivating the team of (virtual or directly reporting) solutions architects and analysts;
Analysing and reporting on industry and technology trends by supplying guidance on how it will impact the institutional opportunities as well as the risks;
Ensuring that the solution or other outcomes are aligned to the objectives of the practice, Division, business owner or University;
Ensuring that ICT architecture governance, principles and standards are adhered to at all times;
Ensuring that the solution design is transitioned to the project or other team(s) members in a smooth and effective manner;
Collaborating with the other IT architects, IT or other required teams;
Recommending and participating in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the architecture practice;
Advising and recommending architecture strategies, processes, and methodologies;
Collaborating with all relevant parties to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determining conformance with the architecture roadmap;
Recommending and participating in defining, developing and delivering future state architectures;
Leading brainstorming sessions to develop potential solutions for business and / or institutional needs, gaps, requirements or strategic initiatives;
Identifying opportunities for process improvements;
Identifying areas where IT can support institutional needs and goals;
Communicating and consulting with stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or a relevant field);
or,
If not graduated, at least seven years' or more work experience in IT architecture with the appropriate certifications;
More than five years' experience as a solutions architect with experience in developing reference architecture, principles, and standards;
More than five years' experience in leading teams;
Effective communication and collaboration skills to coordinate projects and deliverables across IT and business;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills;
Broad understanding of information technology topics;
Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative style;
The ability to remain flexible in a fastpaced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities;
Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions architecture;
Experience in Agile delivery methodologies;
Demonstrable ability to create high quality artifacts such as reference models, solutions architecture, capability models and other required outputs.

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