Head Of Enterprise Architecture

OverviewDunnes Stores is initiating a strategic transformation program aimed at modernizing our business capabilities and technology landscape.The Head of Enterprise Architecture is a newly established leadership role integral to shaping the organization's future architecture.This position will spearhead the Enterprise Architecture team, driving capability establishment and scaling across the entire organization.As a pivotal leadership role, it demands strong managerial skills and extensive stakeholder engagement across senior levels within the organization.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture Leadership:Directing and overseeing Enterprise Architecture practices throughout the organization.Framework Establishment:Driving the development and maintenance of Architecture principles, policies, standards, and frameworks.Standardization Advocate:Ensuring technological standardization across the organizational landscape.Architecture Review Board Oversight:Setting up, operating, and optimizing the Architecture Review Board, aligning it with governance structures.Technology Communities Leadership:Leading organization-wide technology-focused communities of practice.Emerging Technology Enablement:Innovating new architecture patterns to support emerging technologies like Cloud, Data, and AI.Thought Leadership:Providing strategic thought leadership in technology, innovation, cost optimization, and efficiency improvements.Strategic Technology Strategy:Collaborating with business and technology leadership to craft a comprehensive technology strategy.Team Leadership:Leading, motivating, and aligning the team's performance with strategic objectives, employing talent management strategies.Budget Oversight:Contributing significantly to annual planning and budgeting, overseeing significant IT investments.Education & QualificationsEducational Background:Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technology field, or equivalent work/education experience.Certifications:Architecture-related certificates (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).Change Management Expertise:Proven experience as a Change Agent, leading organizations through strategic change and promoting the adoption of new technologies through effective change management.Enterprise Architecture Proficiency:Extensive experience in developing, leading, and implementing Enterprise Architecture practices across software development, application, and infrastructure technologies in large complex organizations.Technological Expertise:Expertise in modern software development practices, infrastructure, cloud, application, and enterprise architecture.Risk Management Knowledge:Deep understanding of IT governance, operational risk, product, and service life cycles.Stakeholder Influence:Ability to influence key senior stakeholders, aligning IT strategy with business value.Leadership Skills:Proven track record in leadership, talent acquisition, team motivation, effective delegation, and performance enhancement.Business and Technology Collaboration:Ability to partner with senior business and technology leaders, connecting technology and business goals for successful outcomes.Process Management Knowledge:Understanding of business process management, workflow, and integration methods/tools.This role offers a strategic leadership opportunity to shape Dunnes Stores\' technological future, driving innovation, and aligning architecture with business goals for transformative outcomes, process evaluation and implementation within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.Interested?Then apply now and see what difference you could makeDunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer#J-*****-Ljbffr