Overview
Enterprise Architect – Assistant Manager / Manager / Associate Director - Consulting role at Grant Thornton Ireland.
Job Description & Summary
As an Enterprise Architect in our Technology Consulting practice, you will shape complex digital transformation programmes across multiple industries (e.g., Public Sector, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing). You will design scalable, secure, and resilient architectures spanning applications, cloud, data, and integrations, while ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. You will combine enterprise-level design with hands-on technical delivery oversight, bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Lead enterprise architecture design for large-scale transformation programmes. This includes cost/benefit analysis, risk appetite, regulatory horizon, architecture, and how IT capabilities underpin business outcomes.
* Develop target operating models, digital roadmaps, and technology blueprints.
* Design and oversee implementation of enterprise strategy covering applications, cloud, integration, and data.
* Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements (e.g., DORA, GDPR, NIS2).
* Provide technical delivery oversight, including vendor and platform selection.
* Contribute to proposals and thought leadership in digital transformation and enterprise/solution architecture.
Skills & Experience
Education and Certifications
* A third level honours degree, with a strong academic record.
Skills And Competencies
* Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance, and capability models.
* Develop long-term business/IT alignment strategies (3–5+ year horizons).
* Maintain the enterprise roadmap, principles, and standards.
* Advise CxO/Board on investment priorities, operating model impacts, and regulatory compliance at an enterprise level.
* Proven track record in EA governance, architecture boards, and portfolio planning.
* 4–10 years’ experience in enterprise architecture with strong knowledge of cloud applications, data, and integration design.
* Experience designing architectures for regulated industries.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills including working at board level.
* Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP).
Preferred
* IASA, TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
* Experience with digital government platforms, payments systems, or financial services infrastructures.
* Familiarity with agile delivery environments and DevOps practices.
Life at Grant Thornton
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Grant Thornton provides equitable opportunities and supports equity, diversity and inclusion as a core workplace value. We aim to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued.
Reward and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are designed to help our people flourish and lead healthy, productive lives.
Recognition
We foster a culture of recognition and celebrate success through initiatives such as the Shout Out scheme to acknowledge achievements and appropriate behaviours.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
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