Information Architect Head - Johannesburg, South Africa - FirstRand

FirstRand

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

about us:

purpose:

To define the Information Architecture blueprint and roadmap for area of responsibility, in alignment to the Group Information Architecture strategy and ensure implementation thereoff
experience and qualifications:

Experience

6+ years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 to 3 years ideally at management level

Additional Knowledge

Detailed understanding of advanced analytics, techniques, technologies, standards, and best practices as it relates to Information Architecture
Understanding and experience in Master Data Management, Data Warehousing (different architectural approached) and BI
In depth understanding and experience in implementing data management domains and technologies (e.g., data security, data modelling, data integration, metadata management, data quality and profiling and records management)
Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies, frameworks, and practices

Experience
implementing Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, etc
additional requirements:

responsibilities:

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the Group to provide input and socialise information architecture principles to be adopted within the segment/pillar/domain/function
Ensure information and use cases are aligned to policies and frameworks and support business value creation
Ensure targets and solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated information architecture
Ensure adoption of approved architecture and decommission "noncompliant" environments/infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles
Oversee interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions
Oversee and provide guidance on buildout of data assets aligned to Information Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area
Ensure compliance of Enterprise Data Domains and alignment of data products in tenants with group architectural policies
Minimise duplication and streamline advanced analytical model deployment, ensuring accelerated deployment of models, leveraging aligned data pipelines, agile methodology and data platform constructs including feature store, etc
Participate in relevant committees within area of scope to define opportunities to improve/ enhance the Information Architecture
Promote adoption of new Information Architecture patterns at the Information Architecture committee (IAC)
Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed
Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved solutions (products, processes, and services)
Work closely with a crossfunctional team to assess information architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations
Drive Information Architecture awareness (and related risks) for area of responsibility in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g., CDAOs, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, etc)
Ensure relevant stakeholders are trained on information architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles
Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objective