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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN IT SPECIALISTS NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Principal IT Architect (Guru) |
| Position Code: | 17 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Developing and maintaining the high level design plan ('roadmap') for the overall enterprise architecture (incorporating both infrastructure and applications). Initiating projects which evaluate technologies and methodologies. |
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Reports To
Chief Information Officer (CIO), General Manager - Architectural Services. |
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Supervises
Typically an autonomous, standalone position. May mentor IT Architects. |
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Main Activities
Reviewing new and existing Information Technology projects to ensure compliance and integration with enterprise architecture by developing, documenting, and communicating strategies and standards.
Providing advanced technical consulting in multiplatform IT environments.
Performing advanced assignments as required, particularly in areas of difficulty, complexity or critical need.
Identifying and investigating opportunities to utilise and integrate emerging technologies to provide cost effective, flexible solutions.
Maintaining up to date knowledge of the organisation’s strategic business plans and possible impacts on enterprise architecture.
Developing, maintaining and communicating high level plans for investing in IT environment/infrastructure, including identification and management of cost reduction opportunities.
Working with users and other architects, particularly on larger, complex projects, to define the requirements of an application and specifying an optimum design for subsequent development.
Documenting the strategic direction for business systems planning and architectures, ICT infrastructure, voice and data network planning and architecture.
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Key Skills
Expert strategic planning, research and development, and project management skills.
Demonstrated experience in identifying, researching, evaluating and recommending new and emerging technologies.
Expert skills and considerable experience in one or more of the major programming languages, and in the evaluation of infrastructure and software options.
Project planning and specification skills, together with problem solving and analysis. The latter is usually based on specific industry knowledge.
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Internal Contacts
User groups at a senior level, Senior IT Management. |
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External Contacts
Vendors/Suppliers of Hardware and Software. |
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Typical Experience
At least 10-15 years of experience in commercial Information Technology coupled with tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline. Has been a member of a project delivery team that has successfully delivered major business solutions into production/implementation. |
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Other Comments
Alternative title: Senior Enterprise Architect. Respected as the top technical authority/knowledge base within the organisation. |
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