Corporate Systems Enterprise Architect

Skills

• Strong knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven architecture, and predictive/data analytics.
• Solid understanding of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with major HR, Legal, and Procurement technology platforms.
• Proficiency with enterprise architecture tools, graphical modelling, and EA frameworks.
• Insight into information management practices, SDLC, IT service management, agile/lean methodologies, infrastructure & operations, EA frameworks, and ITIL.
• Understanding of project-centric vs. product-centric operating models and enterprise-scaled agile methodologies.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and evolving processing environments.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and soft skills, with strengths in teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Strong consulting skills, including targeted communication, engagement management, stakeholder management, and business development.
• Mastery of enterprise architecture components, business/IT principles, and organisational processes.
• Experience applying AI/ML across corporate functions (e.g., financial anomaly detection, HR attrition prediction, procurement spend analytics).

Competencies

• Exceptional analytical, planning, and organisational capabilities, with strong situational awareness and political acumen.
• Balances long-term strategic vision with short-term operational needs.
• Able to estimate financial impact of EA alternatives and evaluate multiple solution pathways.
• Quickly absorbs and evaluates new technologies and capabilities.
• Innovative, consultative mindset aligned with driving digital business strategy.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.