Enterprise Architect
The Enterprise Architect leads the ecosystem-wide technical and business discussions in respect to future enterprise direction, aligning architecture strategy with organisational goals. He/She leads and facilitate the development of governing principles to guide enterprise architecture decision making, and formulates the enterprise architectural requirements. He develops plans and assess improvement options and oversees the quality activities within the organisation. He establishes a technology research strategy and roadmap, oversees the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and emerging trends, and advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impact and technology priorities. He works in a dynamic and evolving business environment. He is knowledgeable of relevant enterprise architecture methodologies, frameworks and modelling tools, as well as information technology architectures and technologies. He is also familiar with organisational design frameworks, and process mapping tools. The Enterprise Architect effectively synthesises diverse enterprise needs and perspectives, and is able to put forth original and fresh ideas, solutions and recommendations. He possesses superior leadership and communication abilities and is able to influence key stakeholders.
What Does a Enterprise Architect Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Formulate the organisation’s architecture strategy, roadmap, standards, policies and procedures, and governance
- Lead the ecosystem-wide technical and business discussions in respect to future enterprise direction
- Align architecture strategy with organisational goals
- Define principles that guide technology decisions and the relationship between industry and market trends and specified technology
- Develop and communicate ecosystem-wide policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
- Lead and facilitate the development of governing principles to guide enterprise architecture decision making
- Manage exceptions to architectural standards at an enterprise level
- Lead the enterprise architecture ecosystem-wide governance processes
Develop architecture requirements and maintain oversight
- Formulate the enterprise architectural requirements
- Identify reuse goals, opportunities and related explorations
- Lead the development of software and data delivery platforms with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different business
Manage quality and continuous improvement of architecture
- Develop plans and assess improvement options
- Approve modification of enterprise architecture to meet project needs
- Oversee ongoing quality activities within the organisation
- Champion improvement-related initiatives
Research emerging technologies
- Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impact and technology priorities
- Determine business requirements and the impact of technology trade-offs on strategy
- Ensure projects are aligned with enterprise architecture
- Develop communication plans for enterprise architecture
- Establish a technology research strategy and roadmap
- Oversee the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and emerging trends
- Review and approve organisational requirements for resources and structures necessary to support initiatives
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Enterprise Architect needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Decision Making
AdvancedThinking Critically
Collaboration
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Developing People
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Problem Solving
AdvancedThinking Critically
Self Management
AdvancedStaying Relevant
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Enterprise Architect requires 21 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Agile Software Development
Level 6Development and Implementation
Establish the organisation’s policies, standards and guidelines for Agile software development to drive adoption of the Agile methodologies and its practices
Business Innovation
Level 6Business and Project Management
Inspire a culture of business and digital innovation within and beyond the organisation
Business Risk Management
Level 6Business and Project Management
Anticipate emerging threats and potential risks, and define the overarching risk management strategy for the business
Change Management
Level 6Business and Project Management
Establish the organisation's change management strategy, define key success indicators, and inspire shared commitment to the change
Enterprise Architecture
Level 6Design and Architecture
Envision and lead the development of a future-ready enterprise architecture, and strategically manage resources and capabilities to sustain the evolution of the business
Organisational Analysis
Level 6Strategy Planning and Implementation
Synergise organisational analysis, reviewing and evaluating findings and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders as well as advising on improvements for the organisation
Partnership Management
Level 6Stakeholder and Contract Management
Inspire direction and define key imperatives for inter-organisational partnerships, leading negotiations with senior leaders and on an international scale
Performance Management
Level 6Operations and User Support
Chart direction on key performance indicators of ICT infrastructure and develop a strategy to enable achievement to achieve long term business requirements
Project Management
Level 6Business and Project Management
Direct the management and authorise ownership of multiple large, complex programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business priorities
Solution Architecture
Level 6Design and Architecture
Synthesise new trends and developments in or beyond the Infocomm Technology (ICT) industry, and lead the development of innovative and ground-breaking solutions that have significant industry impact
Stakeholder Management
Level 6Stakeholder and Contract Management
Establish the overall vision for the alignment of organisation's and stakeholders' objectives, co-creating shared goals and strategic initiatives with senior stakeholders.
Business Agility
Level 5Business and Project Management
Adapt overall processes and create a working environment of business agility
Business Environment Analysis
Level 5Business and Project Management
Monitor business environment to assess internal and external influencing factors that may impact strategy planning and operational plans and recommend response approaches to environmental changes
Business Performance Management
Level 5General Management
Formulate organisational performance systems and key performance indicators in alignment with organisation’s vision, mission and values
Design Thinking Practice
Level 5Design and Architecture
Establish effective design thinking processes, methodologies and frameworks to proliferate design thinking across the organisation
IT Strategy
Level 5Strategy Planning and Implementation
Create an IT strategy, and develop transformation initiatives to meet business requirements and support the modernisation of the IT landscape
Networking
Level 5Business Development
Implementing strategies to capitalise on new business opportunities
Organisational Design
Level 5Design and Architecture
Design organisational structures, systems and processes
Project Feasibility Assessment
Level 5Business and Project Management
Evaluate and determine feasibility of projects for the organisation, recommend the authorisation of projects and evaluate business environment, cost and organisation capabilities to determine project feasibility
Strategy Planning
Level 5Business and Project Management
Formulate the strategies and policies that are forward- looking and focuses on bottom line results
Sustainability Management
Level 5Business and Project Management
Define action plans, solutions and technologies to address energy efficiency gaps, and implement sustainability practices that encourage organisational commitment
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
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