Head, Architect - Motors Division

Setting Architecture Objectives and Strategies:

• Develop and enhance existing architecture principles and blueprints based on business needs.
• Lead the alignment of architecture principles to key IT initiatives.

Establish architecture practice:

• Lead the establishment of technology architecture practice.
• Establish an Architecture Review Board to align and support business initiatives.
• Create business value through architecture practice and alignment.
• Manage architecture risks and technology debt within Motors
• Develop and publish relevant architecture policies

Architecture Performance management:

• Champions the importance and value of assessment and appropriate assessment methods, tools and techniques.
• Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for assessments.
• Leads in the introduction and use of assessment methodologies and tools. Establishes an assessment practice and pool of assessors within the organisation.
• Establishes quality assurance to ensure internal and/or external consistency and reliability of assessment outcomes. Ensures the quality of assessments across different user groups.

Support technology procurement.

• Support the evaluation and choose appropriate technologies to optimize internal processes.
• Ensure technology aligns with business needs.

Planning System Implementations:

• Lead the implementation of key strategic systems.

Provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff during the transition.

• Ensure successful adoption of new technologies and manage Technology policies

Strategic Leadership and Competitive Advantage:

• Stay informed about technological advancements.
• Identify opportunities for the company to gain a competitive edge.
• Analyze costs, value, and risks related to IT investments.

Architecture Professional development:

• Develops and defines a professional development framework for one or more professional disciplines.
• Determines and maintains organisational development needs in line with business needs and strategic direction. Generates development strategies to achieve required change.
• Develops and leads communities of practice, including defining career pathways.
• Defines the approach to identifying suitable individuals to provide career advice and support. Monitors progress and evaluates business benefits achieved from continual professional development.

Advisory

• Provide technology market trend update to CIDO

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Certification in Enterprise architecture such as IASA CITA-P or IASA CITA-D.
• Proven track record of leading and managing an architecture practice, as well as experience in a CIO or similar managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, CRM, ERP, and finance systems.
• Expertise in data analysis, budgeting, and business operations is essential.
• Manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations, data protection, and cybersecurity risks, and have up-to-date knowledge of new or emerging technology.
• Strong influencing style with high credibility, integrity, a strong level of EQ, and a willingness to seek assistance and support when necessary. Good change management skills and be able to initiate and manage change effectively.
• Willing to work on a flexible schedule and travel. Experience in the automotive and consulting industry is a plus.