Architecture Advisor (SMP)

Strategic Advisory: Advise senior stakeholders on architecture decisions aligned with business and digital transformation goals. Provide thought leadership on emerging architecture trends, frameworks, and innovations. Architecture Governance & Standards: Establish and enforce architecture principles, policies, and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, etc.). Ensure alignment between business, information, application, technology, and security architectures. Solution Review & Oversight: Review major initiatives and project designs for architectural alignment and scalability. Evaluate technology platforms and solutions to ensure they support the long-term strategy. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into architectural recommendations. Lead architecture boards or review committees as needed. Capability Building: Mentor junior architects and support the development of enterprise architecture maturity. Contribute to the development of reference architectures and reusable design assets. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred). Professional certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable. Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture (enterprise, solution, systems, or domain-specific). Proven track record in delivering complex architectural solutions across large organizations. Experience in both business and technical architecture is a strong plus. Strategic thinking with the ability to see the “big picture” Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Deep knowledge of architecture frameworks and methodologies Understanding of technology trends (cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, etc.) Leadership and influence without authority Governance and risk-aware decision-making Cross-functional collaboration Innovation and continuous improvement mindset