Senior Solutions Architect - Group Functions

Lead solution requirements gathering and ensure alignment with business objectives and constraints. Define and refine architecture runways for intentional architecture with the enterprise architect Provide input into business cases and costing Participate and provide architectural runway requirements into Programme Increment (PI) Planning Develop and oversee segment architecture views and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture. Maintain and oversee the segment and solution artifacts in the set enterprise repository and knowledge portals aligned to the rest of the architecture Manage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each architype Manage change impact of the architecture with stakeholders Develop and participate in the build of the solution architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and tools Manage the segment and solution architecture considering the business, application, information/data and technology viewpoints Establish, enforce and implement standards, guardrails, frameworks, and patterns Communicate the up-to-date views for the architecture Communicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholders Ensure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirements Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders' relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessments Drive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs) Communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategy Participate in the architecture collaboration forums Ensure effective participation in the Agile Ceremonies Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems. 5 - 10 years' experience in in a Software Engineering or Solution Architect capacity. Previous experience in a leadership and architect capacity 3-5 years. Skilled at aligning disparate agendas for the wider organisation enablement and strategic purpose. Experience in working with teams in a complex IT environment and must have a sloid foundation of IT technical skills (previous experience as a programmer, solution designer or equivalent). A solid grasp of IT and architecture concepts, patterns, principles and technologies. Firm grasp of enterprise integration patterns and experience defining and implementing these. Experience in software modelling. Knowledge of IT governance, operations and best practices. An acute understanding of how to prioritize change and how to manage multiple related change programsADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE ( PREFERRED, NOT A REQUIREMENT ) Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) Experience using the ArchiMate modelling notation for enterprise and solution architecture artefacts. Certifications like AWS Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure, Scaled Agile (SAFE) or relevant credentials is advantageous. Multi-functional team Collaboration (Relating): Creates trust, respect and builds meaningful relationships. Able to handle a wide range of relational challenges to ensure collaboration across boundaries. Customer First: Putting the customer at the heart of business decisions and driving to improve value for customers. Execution: Displays consistent energy, drive and perseverance to deliver results. Demonstrates a willingness to take calculated risks to achieve stretch performance goals. Innovation (Perspective): Generates creative/out of the box solutions. Challenges the status quo and/or demonstrates ability to relate to challenges from a range of diverse but relevant perspectives. Willing to take calculated risks when introducing novel ideas. Leading with Influence: Influences and rallies people behind common goals; actively supports growth and inspires others to exceed expectations. Communicates clear strategies and objectives for own function. Learning: Embodies the practice of continuous learning, keeping abreast of changes in technology and constantly upskilling to ensure relevance and quality of delivered work. Strategic: Generates creative and strategic solutions that align with wider business goals. Personal Mastery: Learns and actively works to build self-awareness; develop through experience and feedback from others. Copes effectively with stress and has the resilience to take on stretching and challenging assignments. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures; processes; requirements and cultures.Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.