Enterprise Architect

Purpose, Key Objectives and Context The Enterprise Architect is a specialist contract role responsible for establishing and maturing the organisation’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.

The Enterprise Architect will work across business capabilities, applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cybersecurity and operational technology.

The role will support the integration of acquired businesses, simplification of the technology landscape and modernisation of core platforms, including D365 and associated enterprise applications.

Working closely with the Head of Technology Governance, business stakeholders, the enterprise CPMO and strategic delivery partners, the role will ensure existing and proposed solutions are secure, scalable, supportable and aligned with business strategy.

A key objective is to leave the organisation with sustainable architecture documentation, governance practices and internal capability that can be maintained beyond the contract engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Baseline and Assessment Assess the organisation’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, single 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