Architecture Governance Lead - Technology

Architecture Governance Lead.

- We are seeking an Architecture Governance Lead to join the Technology practice in our Mumbai office.

- We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services.

- As a direct report of the Chief Architect.

- The role will support the evolution of the Enterprise Technology & Information function which is integral to business and technology planning, driving digitization and innovation.

- The role will lead the operation of the firm's Architecture Council assuring that all Technology Investments are in alignment with Architecture Strategy.

What Work You Will be Responsible For:.

- Operate the Architecture Governance Practice as part of the Enterprise Architecture team, including operating the firm's Architecture Council.

- Educate senior stakeholders in business and technology about the nature and value of Architecture Governance Practice.

- Serve as a partner to business and technical leaders during strategic planning to assure strategic alignment of technology investments.

- Deliver captivating messages through excellent written and vocal material to cultivate senior stakeholders' buy-in.

- Develop the governance strategies, principles, and standards to guide architecture decision making across the organization.

- Build and maintain a standard set of enterprise architecture governance tools and processes that will provide the right level of governance for all teams.

- Build and maintain the repository of Architecture governance artifacts, including Policies, Standards, Procedures & Guidelines, Principles, and Decision Records.

- Supervise architecture reviews to identify improvement opportunities.

We are looking for someone who has:.

- Thorough and in-depth knowledge of business and application architecture concepts, processes, and tools.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, e. g. , adept at storytelling, presenting thoughts effectively and persuasively to individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders.

- Experience in creating visual narratives that support a clarity & understanding of architecture initiatives and roadmaps.

- Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently and deliver incremental results.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to enhance the firm's controls framework, including policies & procedures, and training to provide optimal solutions.

- Ability to foster strong professional relationships & partnerships and highly effective facilitation skills within small or large group settings.

- Experience with handling complicated or delicate internal issues that have an important impact on the business.

- Ability to lead multiple projects in parallel.

Basic Qualifications:.

- 5+ years of technology change / project management experience.

- Experience with enterprise architecture processes and governance models.

- Experience in strategic planning & investment governance.

- Experience leading governance forums.

- Experience with creating roadmaps for execution.

- Proven experience in succeeding in environments with significant ambiguity.

Desirable Exposure (exposure to one or more of the following disciplines confers a distinct advantage):.

- Enterprise Architecture business-architecture-focused frameworks such as TOGAF.

- Six Sigma.

- IASA, ISACA, ISC2, or any Architect certifications.

- Financial, Insurance, Accounting/Auditing firm experience.