Group Chief Enterprise Architect

Role & responsibilities Lead and establish the Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice across the organization. Define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation initiatives. Develop architecture roadmaps covering Business, Application, Data, Integration, Technology, and Security Architecture. Govern enterprise-wide architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices. Review and approve solution architectures to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Drive technology modernization, application rationalization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business strategy into technology solutions. Lead enterprise integration strategy and ensure seamless interoperability across business platforms. Establish architecture governance forums and oversee compliance with enterprise standards. Guide strategic technology investments and evaluate emerging technologies. Mentor enterprise architects, solution architects, and technical leadership teams. Ensure enterprise architecture supports scalability, security, performance, and business continuity. Drive standardization, reduce technology complexity, and improve operational efficiency across the enterprise. Support enterprise-wide digital transformation, ERP, AI, data, cybersecurity, and cloud initiatives. Preferred candidate profile 1825+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, or Technology Leadership. Proven experience leading Enterprise Architecture for large organizations or multi-business enterprises. Strong expertise in Business Architecture, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Integration Architecture, Technology Architecture, and Security Architecture . Experience in enterprise architecture governance, architecture review boards, and technology strategy. Strong understanding of Oracle ecosystem, ERP platforms, cloud technologies, integration frameworks, and enterprise applications. Hands-on experience in digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI, automation, and enterprise modernization initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working directly with CXOs and senior business leaders. Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF , Zachman, or equivalent (TOGAF Certification preferred). Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree is preferred.