The role holder is responsible for defining and executing Technology Architecture Governance standards and guidelines, reviewing architectural proposals, mitigating risks, and maintaining the Enterprise Architecture repository to support coherent and efficient architecture across the TUs. This position exists to evaluate and assess the potential risks associated with architecture and ensure compliance measures mitigate risks effectively.
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Responsibilities
- Provide clear and comprehensive guidelines for architecture standards and collaborate with Group Architecture Governance & Enablement to communicate them for the company group subsidiaries.
- Manage the review of architectural proposals and changes, ensuring standardized processes for teams submitting requests.
- Approve architecture standards being created or updated, communicating them to stakeholders as necessary.
- Conduct reviews and updates of architectural standards and processes as technology and business needs evolve.
- Ensure architectural standards reflect current market trends and best practices.
- Manage review designs for major projects to ensure architecture matches standards and is compatible throughout the business.
- Evaluate and assess the details of RFPs requirements and provide recommendations and options to the TUs sectors.
- Develop and maintain the matrix for EA repository data ownership, ensuring data is refreshed and entered properly into the tool.
- Conduct awareness sessions on the EA repository for end users and present materials for review by the capability owner.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 - 4 years in a similar role.
- Prior experience in leading Enterprise PMO/Program/Project Management and execution at an organizational level.
- Preferred prior experience in Hardware/software asset at large scale and in OSP implementation projects.
- Experience managing integration and optimization of project portfolios in a large telecommunications organization.
- Familiarity with Fiber construction management and design of copper and fibre optic facilities.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence C-level executives.
- Sound knowledge of the telecom industry, related technology, and vendor/platform landscape.
- Strong knowledge of management and financial systems and project management principles.
- Strong change management skills and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Technology
- Masters Degree in Electronics
Additional Education Certifications
- Certification in Advanced Program/Project Management (PMP/Prince 2) or equivalent.
- Relevant certification in telecommunications such as Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS) and Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP).
Location
SA, SA
