Purpose:The Enterprise Architecture Manager Enterprise Technologies is responsible for overall enterprise level enterprise technologies planning, design, implementation and optimization. This role develops enterprise level strategies and direction for enterprise technologies; including integration technologies, unstructured data solutions (eg OpenText, Sharepoint), end user technologies and application portfolio management. This role is responsible for the technical plans, designs and implementation of the enterprise technology solutions. This position identifies and/or translates business analysis and requirements into business solutions.Key outcomes for success include:
Effective management processes and tools used as a key input into IT investment decisions and in developing solution alternatives to meet business needs
Proactive plans for future enterprise technology needs, based on anticipated business goals and industry direction
Published enterprise technology architecture standards, frameworks, patterns and procedures
Best practices for enterprise technologies architecture development and maintenance used in the software development lifecycle including processes to ensure compliance to the technology and security standards
Reduced cost of enterprise technology architecture maintenance via effective reuse and improved processes
Own and manage the enterprise application portfolio to drive down application management and support cost, application retirements and refresh, technology reuse, and application optimization/rationalization.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead the creation and/or evolution of the enterprise technology capabilities roadmaps, integration, unstructured data / records management, end user and enterprise application portfolio management
Lead the identification and analysis of business drivers to develop enterprise technology requirements
Analyze technology industry and market trends and determines potential impact upon the current enterprise technology landscape
Lead the development of architecture governance structure based on business and IT strategies
Oversee architecture implementation and ongoing refinement activities
Direct the development and execution of a communication (including education) plan for architecture standards
Act as a sounding board or consultant to IT and business leaders in the development of IT solutions for enterprise technology needs
Design innovative and effective transaction interfaces for existing and new products and services
Plan and recommend enterprise technology solutions for integration, unstructured data solutions, end user technologies, application portfolio management.
Approve and modify design and architecture to ensure compliance
Proactively identify risks and evaluates solutions to mitigate these risks.
Prepare, present, and recommend new solutions for possible implementation with supporting documentation to support a business proposition
Monitor enterprise technology management and performance, ensure capacity planning is performed routinely, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement
Perform troubleshooting procedures as required, and design procedures and resolution methods and scripts for improved proactive operations
Work collaboratively with service providers to provide operational support to and for customers issues and maintain current issue/event status
May take on role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments
Develop reporting to ensure the health of the environment
Utilize tools to provide alerting in the case of issues
Utilize tools to monitor operational metrics and capacity trends
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent work experience
Has proficient understanding of principles in one or more functions of a position
Cross-functional technology knowledge in Network, Applications, Information, Hosting and End user computing domains
Typically possesses 5 to 10 years of relevant professional work experience, with at least 3 in a similar architecture role.
Requires prior management, supervisory or team leader experience
Experience in a multi-data center, multi-service provider environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to self-motivate and manage time effectively
Experience working with external vendors such as IBM, Microsoft, OpenText Oracle, HP and others
Excellent problem solving, organizational, and customer service skills
Project management and vendor management experience
Must be able to implement solutions in coordination with distributed teams
Possess superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to be on call and work off-business hours
In depth knowledge desired in these areas: Enterprise FTP solutions; Service Oriented Architecture (SOA; IBM MQ / Message Broker); Sharepoint; OpenText; Cognos; Datastage; Application portfolio management; End user software/firmware/patch management; End user technologies, especially mobile; MobileIron and mobile device management; Lotus Notes/Domino
Experience with ITIL preferred
Familiarity with utility industry preferred Travel will be required; up to 60% expected.
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
For immediate consideration, please apply on-line at www.nisource.jobs on or before April 29th.
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