Duration: Long term. At least 6 to 12 months+
Complete Description:
The enterprise architect (EA) will create enterprise level strategic business and technology solutions and work with technical specialists to devise and define strategic direction and solutions. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of business applications, business process modeling, and architecture tools. The EA will work with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the Office of Risk Management’s (ORM) strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets. The role of the enterprise architect will be to take this knowledge and ensure that the business and IT are in alignment. The enterprise architect will link the business mission, strategy, and processes of ORM to its IT strategy, and document this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of ORM will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Overall IT experience
Required
15
Years
3 - Expert
Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge of IT governance and operations
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge of financial modeling as it pertains to IT investment.
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Communication skills, both written and spoken.
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand.
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Project and program management planning and organizational skills.
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Customer service orientation.
Required
10
Years
3 - Expert
Time management and prioritization.
Required
8
Years
3 - Expert
Bachelor Degree
Required
Master Degree
Nice to have
Enterprise Architecture Certification (FEAC, TOGAF, or other certifying body)
Desired
ITIL Foundation, ITIL v3, COBIT 5, CGEIT
Desired
Basic knowledge of the District's existing Human Capital Management system (based on PeopleSoft 9.0)
Highly desired