Senior Business Program Architect

We are looking to find a responsible and open minded candidate who adds value to our client's IT team. Our client is an international Swiss Bank.

WE OFFER

- ON THE BASIS OF CONSIDERABLE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE, PROVIDE PRAGMATIC AND CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK;
- CHALLENGE PROGRAM PRACTICES, ASSUMPTIONS AND FORECASTS WHEN NECESSARY,
- BUSINESS MODELS, SERVICE DESIGN, PROCESSES, SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH: DESIGN, DELIVERY AND IMPLEMENTATION
- As a key member of the CFO/COO organization, you will play a vital role in driving the alignment of business strategy to the operational and IT design (and associated process, models and roadmaps to achieve tactical and strategic delivery).
- You will have strong stakeholder management involvement and must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, at all levels, throughout the group.
- As part of the wider Portfolio Management group you will have the opportunity to make a difference and help drive transformational change throughout the organization by being involved with high calibre, high profile programs and senior stakeholders.
- Deliver objective architectural recommendations and follow-on actions to senior Change Leads and Program Managers
- Continuously improve Credit Suisse's delivery capabilities and assurance standards.
- Lead architecture workshops and focus groups for senior stakeholders

YOU OFFER

MUST SKILLS:

Please DO NOT apply if you do not fulfil ALL MUST SKILLS!

- PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF 10+ YEARS OF DEMONSTRABLE SOLUTION ARCHITECT EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES.
- BROAD BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE KNOWLEDGE THAT ENCOMPASSES BUSINESS MODELS, SERVICE DESIGN, PROCESSES, SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE
- EXPERIENCE IN MODELLING BUSINESS PROCESSES USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES AND AN APPRECIATION OF HOW TO DEVELOP A ROBUST PRAGMATIC ARCHITECTURE.
- ABILITY TO VISUALIZE AND CREATE HIGH-LEVEL OPERATING MODELS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WHICH PRESENT DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE BUSINESS AT VARYING LEVELS OF DETAIL AND CAN BE ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED FOR COMPLEX SCENARIOS
- ABILITY TO TRANSLATE BUSINESS LEVEL INFORMATION THROUGH TO TECHNICAL/DEVELOPMENT TEAMS & PERSONNEL (BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL) - USING ARCHITECTURE FRAMEWORKS AND MODELS
- ABILITY TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP ROADMAPS AND TARGET OPERATING MODELS

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Bachelor level Degree or equivalent in numerical based discipline (eg Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics etc.) or equivalent
- A hands-on practitioner with a successful track record of leading and delivering large, complex change programs encompassing business and technology change.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to act in a leadership position and to interact efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels with the organization.
- Excellent relationship, interpersonal and organizational skills with a highly client focused attitude/approach, and the ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
- Fluent English, written and spoken

If this role excites you, and you feel you could take this next challenge in your career, then don't hesitate to send your application.

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