Key Responsibilities IT Strategy and PlanningDeveloping and aligning IT Strategies and Programmes to business objectives Defining Strategic Runway Themes Develop required architecture roadmaps containing target and transition landscapes Provide input into investment planning for the relevant landscape Align architecture roadmaps and runways to business planning and investments Define key architecture runway initiatives to be delivered for the intentional architecture Participate in business planning, costing and business case definition related to architecture initiatives Architecture Capability and Design ManagementDevelop and maintain the enterprise architecture views and viewpoints Maintain the artifacts in the set enterprise repository aligned to the rest of the architecture Manage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each archetype Manage change impact of the architecture with stakeholders Build the architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and tools Manage the architecture across business, application, information and data as well as technology Participate in the architecture practice development Technology Research and AssessmentsReview trends with regards to the technology domain and technologies related to business capabilities Determine feasibility of these technologies in the organisational landscape Innovate with teams to determine more optimal approaches Conduct proof‑of‑concepts where options have been evaluated and considered feasible to explore Product and technology selection options, business case definition and sourcing evaluations Risk, Governance and ComplianceIdentify and mitigate risks with stakeholders associated with a technology decision, design and implementation Ensure that architectures comply with the relevant policies, standards and regulations Conduct and participate in architecture reviews Integrate with other governance and compliance functions to ensure continuity in managing the investment and risk for the organisation Driving principles, practices, guardrails and standards within Centres of Enablement Maintain a decision register aligned to the enterprise governance on architecture decisions taken Implementation Guidance and CollaborationProvide standards, guidance, guardrails, frameworks and tools to deliver effectively Collaborate with the delivery teams to share knowledge and ensure the architecture objectives are achieved Manage deviations with teams to reduce the risk to the organisation Drive or assist in the determination of the architecture options and selections Provide technical specialisation knowledge and experience into the solution design and build implementation Update architecture after programme increments (PIs) Communication and Knowledge SharingCommunicate the up‑to‑date views for the architecture Communicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholders Ensure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirements Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders’ relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessments Drive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs) communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategy Participate in the architecture collaboration forums Line ManagementPerformance Management: Setting and managing performance standards, providing ongoing coaching and support, addressing performance gaps for architects reporting into the Enterprise Architect. Talent Stewardship: Talent management, supporting the development of architects aligned to the practice development standards. Feedback and Development: Providing performance and development feedback to reporting architects, conducting feedback meetings, sharing observations and addressing behavior and improvement areas. Recruitment and Selection: Recruitment process, setting standards, ensuring that new hires align with the organization’s goals and values. Onboarding and management of new architects joining the team. Compensation and Benefits: Annual remuneration review process, ensuring employees’ pay aligned with market movements, inflation, and affordability. Feedback to architects regarding their remuneration position and link between performance and pay. Qualifications and Experience Matric Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering OR relevant diploma/degree Minimum 5 years in a senior technology role with proven track record in architecture/design and 10‑15 years relevant IT experience. Preferable: 10 years architecture experience, TOGAF (Preferred), Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure) (Preferred), Financial Industry Experience (Preferred). Skills: Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, Product Development, Readiness Assessments, User Experience (UX) Design Competencies, Business Insight, Collaboration, Cultivation of Innovation, Decision Quality, Ensuring Accountability, Managing Complexity, Nimble Learning, Optimizing Work Processes. Education: NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent. Employment Equity The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Closing Date: 02 June :59 #J-18808-Ljbffr