Description:
Location: Remote (Johannesburg-based) Compensation: Competitive, USD-based salary Industry: Financial Services / Banking Transformation Client: Leading Transformation Project for the Largest Bank in ZimbabweAbout the Role
Our client is embarking on a transformational project to revolutionise the operations of Zimbabwe's largest bank. They are seeking a highly experienced professional to join the Group Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure function. This role requires a dynamic, adaptable individual with a proven background in the financial services or insurance industries.
The successful candidate will:
Design, implement, and align enterprise architecture frameworks and IT infrastructure strategies to meet business transformation goals.
Ensure technological innovation, scalability, and operational excellence within a complex financial institution.
Operate at a group level to deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to earn in USD, work remotely, and make a significant impact on a major financial transformation project.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Architecture Development
o Lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
o Provide strategic direction for IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
o Oversee architecture design for applications, systems, networks, and cloud-based solutions.
2. Transformation and Integration
o Drive IT transformation within the bank, modernising infrastructure and enterprise systems.
o Develop blueprints for integrating new technologies into legacy systems with minimal disruption.
o Ensure seamless migration and integration strategies for business-critical platforms.
3. Governance and Compliance
o Establish architecture governance processes and frameworks for system consistency and alignment.
o Ensure IT systems meet regulatory and compliance standards across regions.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
o Work closely with C-level stakeholders to translate business objectives into IT solutions.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery of project milestones.
o Serve as the bridge between business needs and technical capabilities.
5. Innovation and Emerging Technologies
o Recommend and integrate innovative technology solutions, keeping the organisation competitive in the market.
o Evaluate and implement cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, and infrastructure modernisation practices.
Key Requirements
Professional Experience:
- 812 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure role
11 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za