Application Architecture Leader
The Head of Application Architecture will drive the strategic direction and governance of our application landscape, with a primary focus on selecting, integrating, and optimizing third-party vendor packages.
This role will ensure seamless delivery of business solutions, enhance data integrity and information flow, and minimize application sprawl through common processes and robust architectural standards.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead the Design Authority to define and govern application design principles, architectural standards, and the selection criteria for vendor packages and SaaS solutions.
* Drive the strategic selection and implementation of vendor packages, ensuring they align with business needs and the long-term application roadmap.
* Define and oversee application and data integration standards, ensuring that disparate vendor packages and SaaS solutions communicate effectively to enhance information flow, data integrity, and reusability.
* Actively manage the application portfolio, identifying opportunities for consolidation, reuse, and retirement of redundant or underutilized vendor packages to minimize sprawl and reduce operational complexity.
* Provide expert architectural guidance to business and technical teams on how to best configure and integrate new vendor packages into the existing ecosystem.
* Identify and evaluate new technologies and features within the existing vendor landscape (SaaS, Cloud, Microsoft) and emerging technologies like AI to drive continuous improvement.
* Lead and motivate a team of professionals to achieve strategic technology objectives and activity targets.
* Manage individual and team performance, offering coaching and support as needed.
* Educate teams on Ibec governance and ensure compliance.
About You
* Prior experience in IT, specifically in leadership or architectural roles focused on vendor package selection, integration, and management.
* Demonstrated expertise in application or Enterprise Architecture with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience.