Architects (Information & Communication Technology)
The Principal Technology Architect is responsible for defining the technology strategies, architectures, policies and standards that ensure information and operational technologies are effective and reliable; and satisfy current and future business requirements.
This major transportation centre, situated in Western Australia, serves as a key gateway for both domestic and international travel. It operates with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service and efficiency, ensuring that passengers experience a seamless journey from check-in to arrival. The facility supports a wide range of services, including retail and dining options, to enhance the travel experience.
Beyond its role in passenger travel, this hub plays a crucial part in the region's economic development. It facilitates the movement of cargo, which is vital for supporting local industries and connecting the region with global markets. The organization is focused on continuous improvement and innovation, aiming to meet the evolving needs of travellers and businesses alike. Its strategic importance is reflected in its efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and contribute to the broader economic landscape.
Description
Planning and Strategy
Undertake high level research to understand and assess future architecture trends and identify opportunities for technology to better support and enable business requirements.
Work closely and collaboratively with business stakeholders to understand their specialist requirements and capture their future thinking. Establish processes and methods that maintain the alignment between IT and business planning.
Develop overarching enterprise technology road maps that bring diverse business requirements and operational requirements into a cohesive and well planned set of initiatives that is input to budget and strategic planning processes.
Develop and maintain the architectural artefacts that describe both current and future technology state.
Establish processes that promote and include Subject Matter Expert input from across the business into all activities, and actively combat silo thinking.
Advise and consult to operational team members on the lifecycle refresh of Critical Business applications and Operational Infrastructure to ensure they remain aligned to emerging technology advancements.
Champion and contribute to the Technology Governance Board, this role's primary responsibilities will involve ensuring that architectural documentation standards and approval requirements are strictly adhered to. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity, consistency, and quality of technology solutions within the organization.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, standards and frameworks that guide how stakeholders implement and maintain secure, robust and high performing technology systems both within IT and across the business.
Assist in identifying, managing and mitigating the IT related risks which impact business activities.
Manage Solution Architects - maintaining a high-performing team culture, and providing Solution Architecture services to IT and business stakeholders.
Establish specialist vendor relationships as and when required to complement in-house team skill sets.
Ensure robust and effective processes, templates and systems are in place that result in high quality outcomes by the Solutions Architecture function
Provide advice, guidance and leadership to the Solutions Architects to develop and mature the capability as and when required.
Support Projects and Operations
Work collaboratively with other IT managers to ensure all teams maintain compliance to the Enterprise Architecture frameworks and standards.
Ensure Solution Architecture resource is available as needed for project and operations activities so that all work across IT have the required input from the Architecture Team.
Profile
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIRED
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, System Analysis, or equivalent experience.
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10-15 years of IT and business/industry work experience including architecture design and deployment, systems lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations.
3
Practitioner Certification in TOGAF or equivalent highly regarded.
4
Demonstrable experience working as an enterprise architecture in a complex organisation. Extensive exposure to diverse technologies and processing environments
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Personnel management experience of a small team
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
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Maintains constructive working relationships, characterised by an open and approachable manner when working with stakeholders including team members, and is credible, trustworthy and competent.
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Is an excellent communicator with respect to verbal and written skills. Defines and manages communication strategies to ensure that relevant stakeholders are always informed.
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Technical Learning and Change: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Versatile learner continuously adapt at picking up new skills and knowledge. Can effectively cope with change and can shift gears comfortably whilst remaining open to change.
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Achieves results with integrity by meeting commitments, earning trust, and instilling confidence in others.
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Adapts to shifting gears comfortably in a dynamic environment; works well under pressure while maintaining effectiveness and self-control during any one or combination of stressors.
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Anticipates the needs of customers, explores options and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied.
Job Offer
To be a part of a fast-growing and dynamic business.
Annual Bonus
Flexible Working Arrangements
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact George Hayward on +61 8 6430 6426 .
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