Enterprise Architect | remote, contract-based

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SOme! Apply now and discover the Satellite Office Candidate Experience – recognized as one of BEST among BPO companies worldwide.WHAT IS AN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT?Our awesome client, a leading FMCG company based in Australia is looking for an Enterprise Architect to be part of their team. The Enterprise Architect is a specialist contract role responsible for establishing and maturing the organization’s enterprise architecture capability. The role will develop a clear view of the current technology environment, define the target-state architecture and provide practical roadmaps, standards and governance to guide technology investment and change.WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES?Enterprise Architecture Baseline and Assessment

Assess the organization’s architecture maturity, technology landscape and existing documentation. Develop current-state architecture across business capabilities, applications, data, integrations, infrastructure, identity and access, cybersecurity and relevant operational technology. Document critical system dependencies, data flows, interfaces, ownership, support arrangements and technology lifecycle status. Identify duplication, technical debt, end-of-life technology, points of failure and material architectural risks. Establish a central architecture repository and consistent documentation standards, validating information with business stakeholders, technology teams and service providers. Target-State Architecture and Roadmaps

Define the target-state enterprise architecture aligned with the business and technology strategies. Develop architecture principles, reference architectures, standards and preferred technology patterns. Create transition roadmaps identifying priorities, dependencies, sequencing and indicative investment requirements. Provide architectural direction for core business platforms, data and analytics, infrastructure, integration, cybersecurity, AI, automation and other emerging technologies. Support technology rationalization, consolidation and modernization, ensuring target-state plans address scalability, security, resilience, recoverability, supportability and future growth. Architecture Assurance and Investment Support

Review priority initiative concepts, business cases, requirements, solution designs and procurement proposals. Provide architecture assurance for priority initiatives from concept and business case through design and implementation. Assess proposed solutions against enterprise standards, security requirements and target-state architecture, identifying risks, dependencies, constraints and remediation actions. Govern architecture decisions, conditions, exceptions and technical debt, and provide architecture input into CPMO portfolio prioritization, planning and delivery governance. Application, Data and Integration Architecture

Define architecture direction for D365 and other core enterprise applications, including strategic, transitional and retirement platforms. Develop application, data and integration principles, standards and reusable reference patterns. Map critical business data flows and identify opportunities to improve data quality, ownership, accessibility, reporting and analytics. Promote secure, scalable and reusable integration across applications, partners and acquired businesses, working with the Enterprise Applications and Data function to align platform roadmaps and delivery priorities. Business Integration and Capability Transfer

Assess the technology environments of acquired or geographically dispersed businesses. Develop architecture-led integration and standardization plans, identifying opportunities to consolidate platforms, suppliers, infrastructure, data and support arrangements. Develop reusable architecture templates, processes, artefacts and guidance, and coach internal technology, business analysis and delivery resources in their use. Complete a structured handover of architecture repositories, roadmaps, risks, decisions and outstanding actions at the conclusion of the engagement.WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, information systems, cybersecurity, business or a related discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience. Relevant certification in enterprise architecture such as COBIT, CISM, CISSP, CRISC or TOGAF—is highly regarded. Substantial experience working as an Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect or Senior Solution Architect within a complex, multi-site organization. Experience working with outsourced technology services, managed service providers and third-party implementation partners. Demonstrated experience supporting business acquisitions, technology integration, application rationalization or enterprise-wide modernization initiatives. Formal leadership, commercial management or postgraduate business qualifications are advantageous. Technical competencies

Enterprise Architecture: Advanced knowledge of architecture frameworks, principles and governance, with experience developing current-state, target-state and transition architectures. Architecture Modelling and Roadmapping: Ability to produce capability maps, application landscapes, data flows, reference architectures and practical technology roadmaps. Applications, Data and Integration: Strong knowledge of enterprise platforms, application rationalization, data architecture, information governance, APIs and integration patterns, preferably including D365. Cloud, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity: Broad understanding of Azure, hybrid infrastructure, networks, identity, cybersecurity, resilience and operational technology environments. Architecture Governance and Assurance: Experience establishing standards, decision rights and review processes, and assessing business cases, procurements and solution designs. Technology Strategy and Rationalization: Ability to align technology investment with business strategy, manage technical debt and support platform modernization and acquisition integration.