Head of Enterprise Architecture
Permanent – 180-200k per annum plus packageLocation: Dublin City Centre – Office Base
Job Overview
Head of Enterprise Architecture is a newly established leadership role integral to shaping the organization’s future architecture, spearheading the Enterprise Architecture team and driving capability establishment and scaling across the organization.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee Enterprise Architecture practices across the organization.
Develop and maintain Architecture principles, policies, standards, and frameworks.
Ensure technological standardization across the organizational landscape.
Set up, operate, and optimize the Architecture Review Board, aligning it with governance structures.
Lead technology-focused communities of practice organization-wide.
Innovate architecture patterns to support emerging technologies (Cloud, Data, AI).
Provide strategic thought leadership in technology, innovation, cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with business and technology leadership to craft a comprehensive technology strategy.
Lead, motivate, and align team performance with strategic objectives, employing talent‑management strategies.
Contribute significantly to annual planning and budgeting, overseeing significant IT investments.
Education & Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field (or equivalent work/education experience).
Architecture‑related certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
Proven experience as a Change Agent leading organisations through strategic change.
Extensive experience developing, leading and implementing Enterprise Architecture practices in large, complex organisations.
Expertise in modern software development practices, infrastructure, cloud, application and enterprise architecture.
Deep understanding of IT governance, operational risk, product and service life‑cycles.
Strong stakeholder influence – ability to align IT strategy with business value.
Proven leadership – talent acquisition, team motivation, effective delegation and performance enhancement.
Ability to partner with senior business and technology leaders, connecting technology and business goals.
Understanding of business process management, workflow and integration methods/tools.
Desired Skills and Experience
Strong managerial skills, extensive stakeholder engagement at senior levels, ability to support emerging technologies and experience driving cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
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