Enterprise Architect is needed at MacTay Consulting
Job Title: Enterprise Architect
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
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- Oversee the design and implementation of Enterprise Solutions / Applications and provide Operational Business Information for day-to-day running of the business.
- Provide overall guidance and direction in the execution of the functions and activities of the Enterprise Solutions unit.
Roles and Responsibilities
Tactical:
- Provide input in the definition of IT policies, projects, and service levels.
- Provide input in the development of the Enterprise Solution / Application strategy and plan in line with overall IT strategy and the company’s needs and objectives.
- Assist the Director, IT in communicating the division’s strategic direction and objectives to Enterprise Solution unit.
- Coordinate the development of policies, processes and procedures for the design, deployment, and integration of customer’s Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
- Keep abreast of global and local best practices as it relates to the team / function’s activities.
- Continuously review the unit / team’s activities, make recommendations for improvement, and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
- Identify required resources, personnel, funding to achieve the unit / function’s strategy.
- Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
Operational:
- Liaise with user departments to determine the Enterprise Solution / Applications needs of the organization.
- Ensure alignment of identified Enterprise Solutions / Applications with the customer’s business and IT strategy.
- Coordinate detailed preliminary review of new / proposed Enterprise Solution / Application, to determine alignment with customer’s business and IT strategy.
- Oversee the identification and documentation of user requirements for new Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
- Coordinate the documentation of Request for Proposal / Request for Quotation for new enterprise solution based on user requirements.
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of vendors for deployment of Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
- Oversee the solution development life cycle, ensuring compliance with specified standards, procedures, and methodologies.
- Liaise with Program Managers to coordinate the development and implementation of project plans and timelines, to meet Enterprise Solutions / Applications needs.
- Oversee user acceptance testing and go-live of new Enterprise Solutions / Applications in liaison with relevant business teams.
- Oversee post implementation review of deployed Enterprise Solutions / Applications and ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
- Provide support and expertise in the deployment of off-the-shelf software applications.
- Ensure adequate user training on new Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
- Ensure adequate post-implementation support for deployed solutions in liaison with user support team.
- Coordinate continuous evaluation of system performance in order to ensure continuing relevance of Enterprise Solutions / Applications provided.
- Oversee deployment of patches and upgrades to installed Enterprise Solutions/Applications.
- Manage relationships with third party IT vendors/suppliers.
- Keep self and teams abreast of business process changes and proactively identify and develop solutions to ensure optimization of technology in business processes.
- Implement the function’s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
- Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
- Prepare / compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, IT.
Job Requirements
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Computer Science or any engineering related course.
- Professional qualifications (ETOM, TOGAF, etc.) are a must, ITIL certification (is an added advantage)
- Seven (7) to twelve (12) years’ work experience with at least three (3) years in a managerial role. (preferred)
- Experience in system architecture is desirable may be advantageous.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership and motivational skills.
- Experience in modelling and graphic representations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the “Job title” as subject of the email.
Deadline: August 11, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Building Design / Architecture |
Deadline | 11th August, 2020. |