Job Title Enterprise Architect
Department/ Function Strategic Consulting
Location Remote | Client site
ABOUT ULTIMA
At Ultima, our Strategic Consulting practice recognises that technology is one of the key components of a successful business
operation. Our Enterprise Architects work closely with Business Consultants to ensure that technology solutions not only meet
technical requirements but also seamlessly integrate with and enhance existing business operations. They consider the impact
of technology on people, processes, and performance, striving to create solutions that drive efficiency, productivity, and
business value.
ROLE SUMMARY
As an Enterprise Architect at Ultima, you're a technical leader who understands the intricate relationships between various
technology stacks and the overall impact on operations. You'll work closely with Business Consultants and client stakeholders
to translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring solutions are architecturally sound, operationally efficient,
and aligned with industry best practices. You'll be the go-to expert for all things technical, providing guidance and mentorship
to project teams. You'll focus on the "how" – how the technical solution will be designed, implemented, and maintained to
deliver on the business objectives and operational improvements defined by the Business Consultant. You'll champion
innovation, exploring and evaluating emerging technologies to ensure our clients are at the forefront of technological
advancement while maintaining operational stability.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / ROLE PURPOSE
The core purpose of this role is to ensure the technical integrity, operational effectiveness, and business value of client
solutions. This involves:
§ Solution ownership: Owner of an entire programme or project form a technical perspective.
§ Solution Design: Creating robust, scalable, and secure technical architectures that meet client needs, align with their
long-term IT strategy, and integrate seamlessly with their operational processes.
§ Operational Integration: Ensuring technology solutions enhance, rather than disrupt, existing business operations. This
includes analysing current operational workflows, identifying potential bottlenecks, and designing solutions that
streamline processes and improve efficiency.
§ Technical Leadership: Guiding project teams in the implementation of solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural
principles, best practices, security standards, and operational requirements.
§ Technology Innovation: Staying abreast of emerging technologies and recommending their adoption where appropriate,
considering both their technical capabilities and their potential impact on business operations.
§ Governance & Standards: Establishing and enforcing architectural standards and guidelines to ensure consistency,
quality, and operational efficiency across all client solutions.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
§ Gathering and analysing technical and operational requirements from Business Consultants and client stakeholders.
§ Ownership of prospect and customer project technical portfolio as well as leadership in complex multi-tenet solution
presales
§ Designing and documenting technical solutions, considering their impact on business operations and workflows.
§ Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and platforms, considering factors such as cost, performance,
scalability, security, maintainability, and operational impact.
§ Providing technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, ensuring they understand the architectural vision and its
implications for business operations.
§ Conducting technical reviews and quality assurance checks throughout the project lifecycle.
§ Researching and evaluating emerging technologies, considering their potential to improve business operations.
§ Collaborating with vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions into client operations.
§ Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and
operational guidelines.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
§ Extensive experience in a senior technical role, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions that
integrate with and enhance business operations.
§ Understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
§ Strong technical expertise across a range of technologies.
§ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
§ Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical
audiences, typically from product technical SMEs through PMs all the way to the C-suite and board members.
§ Understanding of business process management and operational optimisation principles.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
§ Excellent stakeholder management across higher levels within customer organisation (senior management & C-suite)
§ Industry certifications relevant to enterprise architecture and/or operations management.
§ Industry certifications relevant to specific technical solutions or solution stacks.
§ Experience in a client-facing consulting role.
§ Real world & hands-on experience with specific industry-leading technologies.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRE FOR ROLE
Technical Expertise, Solution Design, Leadership & Mentorship, Communication & Collaboration, Innovation & Adaptability,
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills, Strategic Thinking, Technical Documentation, Operational Awareness, Process
Improvement.