Enterprise Architect

What you'll be doing: Perform baseline logical reviews on key systems. Ensure new systems adhere to architecture principles and golden rules. Ensure governed systems release on time and function properly in the field. Work with domain architect as key interaction point for communication, evangelism, governance and feedback into central architecture. Work with business/product strategy in order to stay up to date with business/product direction in order to anticipate long=lead-time technology needs. Work with research to understand where new technology/innovation might solve upcoming business problems. Work with external vendors to understand/communicate vendor technology strategy in the context of companies architecture to know where the fit and what might be coming in the future.

What your background should be: Must be strong in front office or back office systems architecture, both is preferred. Ability to synthesize business requirements with the direction of technology to generate new ideas and inventions. Ability to communicate complicated technology concepts in a manner which is understandable in terms of business impact so that business decisions can be made. Excellent communication skills (written and/or verbal) to explain an idea and inspire support for it. Experience of leading complex projects and customer relationships. Experience of managing change and technological innovation. Understanding of company business objectives and how technology can support these goals. Ability to define and implement technology strategy such that company can reduce the number of similar technologies and consolidate on standards. Ability to abstract and generalize such that common patterns can be extracted from the implementation noise. Willingness to take risk.

Who is the client company: The company is a leading global provider of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal, corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com