Enterprise Architect Co-Ordinator

My client will be implementing a centralised ERP, this role will be a part of the Architecture Team, helping deliver architecture artefacts through process.

Responsibilities
The individual will have experience in providing support to the process of research, analysis and proposal for architecture solutions and strategies. The role is likely to be filled by someone looking to come from an application based solution architecture role into a junior Enterprise Architecture role.

* Responsible for planning, developing, maintaining and making available records of designs, technical evaluations, pilot/testing projects with new technology
* Ensure that all design material is delivered as concisely and succinctly as possible.
* Ensure that all solutions are thoroughly thought through, taking into account not just the application aspect but also the service wrap/end-to-end solution, ensuring that the design comes together as a fully coherent solution carefully targeted at meeting the business need.
* Participation in, and support of, the project management process including
o Development of technical and end-to-end solution designs
o Support of project teams in design implementation
o Technical QA of completed projects
o Lessons learnt
o Other architectural activities, as defined by project management and architectural processes
* Technical authority for application designs. First escalation point for Application Designers.
* Responsible for ensuring designs are well communicated and worked through to formal approval
* Provide technical expertise, leadership and promote continual learning across the department.
* Actively participate in project, portfolio or technology-centric virtual teams, supporting cross team cohesion and clarity of priorities/best-practices, all centred on meeting architectural principles and business/programme objectives.
* Progress/issue reporting and general escalation to the Architecture Team

The Individual
Essential

* Logical approach to developing solutions to complex business issues
* Good understanding of key application development concepts
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage business expectations.

Desired

* Applying other Enterprise Architecture methodologies
* Management and influencing stakeholders

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