Enterprise Architect at MacTay Consulting

MacTay Consulting - We are one of the first and leading management consulting firm in Nigeria, providing HR services to our clients in Africa since 1982. We focus on adding value to organisations through customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent services that impact our clients’ businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Oversee the design and implementation of Enterprise Solutions / Applications and provide Operational Business Information for day-to-day running of the business.
• Provide overall guidance and direction in the execution of the functions and activities of the Enterprise Solutions unit.

Roles and Responsibilities
Tactical:

• Provide input in the definition of IT policies, projects, and service levels.
• Provide input in the development of the Enterprise Solution / Application strategy and plan in line with overall IT strategy and the company’s needs and objectives.
• Assist the Director, IT in communicating the division’s strategic direction and objectives to Enterprise Solution unit.
• Coordinate the development of policies, processes and procedures for the design, deployment, and integration of customer’s Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices as it relates to the team / function’s activities.
• Continuously review the unit / team’s activities, make recommendations for improvement, and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Identify required resources, personnel, funding to achieve the unit / function’s strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational:

• Liaise with user departments to determine the Enterprise Solution / Applications needs of the organization.
• Ensure alignment of identified Enterprise Solutions / Applications with the customer’s business and IT strategy.
• Coordinate detailed preliminary review of new / proposed Enterprise Solution / Application, to determine alignment with customer’s business and IT strategy.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of user requirements for new Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
• Coordinate the documentation of Request for Proposal / Request for Quotation for new enterprise solution based on user requirements.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of vendors for deployment of Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
• Oversee the solution development life cycle, ensuring compliance with specified standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Liaise with Program Managers to coordinate the development and implementation of project plans and timelines, to meet Enterprise Solutions / Applications needs.
• Oversee user acceptance testing and go-live of new Enterprise Solutions / Applications in liaison with relevant business teams.
• Oversee post implementation review of deployed Enterprise Solutions / Applications and ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
• Provide support and expertise in the deployment of off-the-shelf software applications.
• Ensure adequate user training on new Enterprise Solutions / Applications.
• Ensure adequate post-implementation support for deployed solutions in liaison with user support team.
• Coordinate continuous evaluation of system performance in order to ensure continuing relevance of Enterprise Solutions / Applications provided.
• Oversee deployment of patches and upgrades to installed Enterprise Solutions/Applications.
• Manage relationships with third party IT vendors/suppliers.
• Keep self and teams abreast of business process changes and proactively identify and develop solutions to ensure optimization of technology in business processes.
• Implement the function’s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
• Prepare / compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, IT.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Computer Science or any engineering related course.
• Professional qualifications (ETOM, TOGAF, etc.) are a must, ITIL certification (is an added advantage)
• Seven (7) to twelve (12) years’ work experience with at least three (3) years in a managerial role. (preferred)
• Experience in system architecture is desirable may be advantageous.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Experience in modelling and graphic representations.

Application Closing Date
11th August, 2020.