Enterprise Architect 

 1. Strategic Planning

o   Define Architecture Vision: Develop and communicate the overall architecture vision that aligns with business and Product goals.

o   Product technical Roadmap Development: Create a long-term technical roadmap for Product architecture evolution and transformation initiatives.

 2. Architecture Design

o   System Architecture: Design high-level system architecture, including hardware, software, and networking components for the Products and Services.

o   Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools that meet business and product needs.

o   Integration Architecture: Establish guidelines for integrating disparate systems and applications.

 3. Governance and Compliance

o   Architecture Standards: Establish and maintain architectural standards and best practices to be followed by the product teams.

o   Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to industry regulations, security standards, and best practices.

o   Risk Management: Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies.

 4. Collaboration and Communication

o   Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and share architectural plans.

o   Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in architecture discussions and decisions.

o   Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, frameworks, and models.

 5. Technology Advocacy

o   Emerging Technologies: Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

o   Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to development teams on architectural best practices and tools.

 6. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

o   Architecture Review: Conduct regular architecture reviews to ensure alignment with standards and business goals.

o   Performance Metrics: Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the architecture.

 7. Implementation Oversight

o   Project Support: Support project teams during the implementation of architecture solutions.

o   Change Management: Facilitate change management processes related to architectural changes.

 8. Continuous Improvement

o   Feedback Loop: Create mechanisms for feedback on architecture effectiveness from project teams and stakeholders.

o   Iterative Improvement: Continuously refine architectural frameworks based on feedback and evolving business needs.

 Skills and Qualifications

o   Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

o   Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of software development, systems integration, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.

o   Framework Proficiency: Familiarity with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

o   Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex systems.

o   Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder interaction.