As Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for establishing the Application and Technology domains within the EA team, developing appropriate architecture, ensuring alignment with relevant initiatives in the Business and Data domains (i.e. the Integrated Value Chain program), and establishing appropriate metrics. You will manage/oversee architecture governance within your domain(s) and contribute to driving strategic alignment between KPMG International's business and technology, enabling architecture-driven transformation.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of architecture artefacts, standards, and enforcement for Application & Technology domains
* Develop and maintain the Technology Blueprint (concept, content, stakeholder engagement)
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align technology investments with strategic goals
* Cultivate close relationships with member firm enterprise architects to ensure the success of the Technology Blueprint and IT strategy
* Support EA communication, delivery, and capability development across the organization
* Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and technical debt reduction in EA practices
* Act as a single point of contact for EA initiatives in your domains, integrating decentralized efforts into a coherent architectural landscape, supporting federated governance, distributed decision-making, and continuous improvement
* Own and evolve the Technology Blueprint, collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to ensure it supports enterprise objectives
* Engage in horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging technologies and trends within the Technology and Application domains, ensuring KPMG International remains at the forefront of innovation and strategic opportunity
* Contribute to building out and maturing the EA function within KPMG International and the wider KPMG organization, helping to establish best practices, frameworks, and a collaborative team culture
Qualifications
* Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field (enterprise architecture, computer science, information systems, or engineering)
* 8+ years experience in enterprise architecture and IT in general
* Proficiency in architecture modelling, capability‑based planning, and technical standards
* Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps
* Working knowledge of software development practices (programming, software‑development lifecycle, etc.)
* Solid understanding (certification preferred) in cloud computing and cloud‑native architectures (Azure, GCP, AWS, M365)
* Practical understanding of the relevant regulatory landscape (GDPR, ISO27001, ISO42001, financial regulations, etc.)
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and consulting skills
* Experience working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, DevOps, etc.)
* Fluent (certification preferred) in use of TOGAF, ArchiMate
* Experience with EA tooling (OrbusInfinity, LeanIX, BizzDesign, etc.)
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones, strong knowledge of security, authentication (OAuth, OpenID Connect), and performance tuning
* Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
* Proven track record and experience as a senior enterprise architect in large enterprises, with the appropriate seniority, business knowledge and technology experience
* Proven experience in EA's Application and Technology domains
* Track record of engaging business stakeholders and driving strategic alignment
* Knowledge of delivering outcomes in large, complex, and federated organizations with multiple hierarchies and stakeholders
* Familiarity with federated governance, standards, and compliance processes
KPMG International's commitment to inclusion & diversity – KPMG International is proud to be an inclusive place to work and is committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require with your recruitment contact.
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