Lead Enterprise Architect

Lead Enterprise Architect The Lead Enterprise Architect is responsible for designing and implementing the enterprise architecture strategy roadmap and architecture solutions which is aligned to IT principles strategy and business goals. This role involves development of Enterprise architecture frameworks standards and governance process which enables digital transformation initiatives architecture solution to be scalable resilient reliable with no tech debt and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong enterprise and solution architecture experience with ability collaborate effectively with country specific solution architects as well as regional architects to achieve consensus in driving architecture and technology initiatives. Position Responsibilities Develop and maintain the architecture target state roadmap ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements Interprets and applies enterprise architecture standards frameworks and policies to inform a broad range of business improvement activities including those relating to the design development and maintenance of IT systems and technologies Lead and mentor a team of architects and IT professionals fostering a collaborative and innovative environment Collaborate with business leaders and IT leaders to communicate critical information about the organizations architecture and technology landscape Collaborates with engineering teams delivery business partners and data governance team to provide leading architecture solutions Collaborates with project leaders and IT Leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements Ensure all architectural solutions are reliable resilient and comply with local Insurance regulations and standards Champion and research emerging technology such as AI and blockchain industry and market trends to assist in product development and / or operational support activities to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT systems and architecture Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture roles with at least 3 years as enterprise architect position Bachelors / masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field Extensive experience in enterprise architecture preferably within the insurance industry Ability to lead and inspire teams manage conflicts and drive consensus Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels Commitment to improving customer experience through innovative IT solutions Expertise in large or complex system integration projects Expertise in crafting architecture plans to support business outcomes Commercial awareness to understand market context and pressures business requirements competitive positioning and the market context Experience in Application Design and Management Experience knowledge of data architecture data governance security and analytics Understanding of Application Data Infrastructure and cybersecurity principles and practices Relevant certifications such as TOGAF / Zachman ITIL Azure / AWS Certified Solutions Architect are an asset When you join our team Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 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