Overview
* Program Architect
* 6 - 12 months initial contract; with possible extension
* Adelaide Based Position
We are looking for a capable and committed Program Architect to work closely with the Business Improvement PM and wider Business Improvement teams to ensure alignment to project goals and a fit for purpose architecture is implemented. The program architect will have dual reporting lines, to both Business Improvement and ICT Services whilst spending time co-located with both teams. Where required, the program architect may expand into other projects in the BI and ICT domains.
Responsibilities
* Key internal adviser to Business Improvement, ICT Services and business stakeholders
* Drive common understanding of the problems to solve, proposed phases and feasibility from an architecture/ICT lens
* Review existing artefacts such as market scan, service blueprint, business requirements to outline key business and technology capabilities required
* Prepare and present options with pros/cons and recommendations (including cost/time/procurement/delivery/support considerations)
* Translate ideas, problem statements, and planned timelines into feasible technology options
* Collaborate with other jurisdictions and suppliers to understand the market, and solutions currently leveraged elsewhere
* Develop architecture artefacts including presentations and diagrams
* If a commercial off the shelf product is selected, drive procurement outcomes from an ICT and program perspective, including compiling procurement documentation for tenders, reviewing and evaluating responses
* Escalate key issues to stakeholders for early remediation
* Work closely with ICT to understand existing environment, technologies, platforms and their proposed roadmap to ensure fit for purpose, supportable, reusable, interoperable and maximise technology investment
* Ensure compliance with Cyber Security, Procurement and organisation policies and procedures
* Present to project boards, working groups and executives as required
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years' experience as a Program Architect, Lead Architect or Enterprise Architect
* Aware of industry trends in SaaS applications in the EduTech, CRM, Digital Experience Platforms and School/Customer Engagement sectors
* IT procurement expertise as a key SME and advisor for complex program(s)/project(s)
* Prior experience and ability to lead a solution architect (internally and/or externally) when program moves into delivery phase
* Effective communication skills to consult with a broad range of stakeholders, translating complex information into something easy to digest
* Skilled use of PowerPoint, Visio and other productivity tools to produce artefacts tailored for the audience
Desirable
* Previous experience as a solution architect
* Strong business acumen and emotional intelligence (EQ)
* Understanding of Application, Data and Integration architecture domains
* Prior architecture experience within Government or the Education sector
Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.
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