state and derives future – state architecture (applications, data, technology platforms), by working with architecture peers (Solutions, Data, Infrastructure).
Evaluates, analyses, and rationalises how architectural solutions are aligned, organized and mapped against the future vision and the strategic needs of AVEVA.
Act as an advisor, providing insights on new technologies and recommending solutions that support business objectives
Leads the analysis of the current applications, integrations and platforms, including data.
Understands and clearly identifies technical debt and recommends solutions for improvement. This included scanning the horizon for evolving technologies and trends.
Works with the business leaders, IT domain leaders and relevant stakeholders to provide guidance and oversight to development teams to ensure that decisions are backed by a clear and well-understood rationale.
Assists with designing the governance, assurance, and standards activities associated with ensuring enterprise technology architecture compliance of projects and products.
Oversees and facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, system analysis, or a related study, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of proven experience of IT systems’ design
Experience with, and knowledge of, Business applications within 3 or more of the following domains: Commercial/direct Sales (CRM, Salesforce preferred)
B2B digital ecosystems supporting indirect Sales and Partners/Resellers. The combination of both CRM and indirect Sales ecosystems is ideal.
Mastery of SaaS and Cloud concepts and architecture patterns.
Understanding of Master Data Management concepts in the context of CRM-ERP-Billing integrations.
Understanding of product management, agile principles, and development methodologies.
Understanding of security architecture.
Understanding of Architecture frameworks and concepts (TOGAF, SAFe, or others), as well as development life cycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps).
Mastery of technical concepts and high level design patterns involving APIs
Understanding of AI solutions and a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of AI technologies is highly beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.