Enterprise Architect at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure. The IT Architecture domain of specialization is Core Insurance Applications and Platforms.

Governance

• Defines and maintains architectural principles, frameworks and standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure.
• Ensures that the Group ICT architecture aligns with OMSA ICT strategy and is presented and approved through the Group Architecture processes
• Governs and assists in the Life Cycle Management of solution to promote adherence to OMSA ICT Principles and synergy across OMEM
• Governs and assists core application platform / solution development to ensure conformance to the Group ICT architectural standards.
• Governs development, evolution and maintenance of a detailed OMSA ICT architecture through the involvement of relevant stakeholders, as well as key internal and external forums.
• Governs the design, enablement and delivery of core application (e.g. PAS) platform migrations 
• Provides input to OMSA ICT Strategy, Policies and Principles
• Provides long-term management of the Group ICT Architecture Strategy

Technical Consultation

• Provides consulting to Group Technology project teams and clients.
• Researches material, sells concepts and encourages business to assess and refocus both its business and IT strategy.

Relationship Management

• Establish and manage the relationships with suppliers (both internal and external to OMEM CST), including service and support (SLAs).
• Manage stakeholder relationships and engagements.
• Participate in, and where appropriate, chair relevant workgroup forums.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Acts on expert advice, and is a key player and sometimes technical leader in large-scale contract negotiations.
• Manages the relationship between technology / solution providers and Old Mutual.

Experience

• Solid exposure to Insurance Industry from a business perspective – sales, servicing, underwriting, reassurance, product launches, money in/out, claims,
• Solid understanding of Insurance products (protection, savings, annuities, wealth)
• Good understanding of the different Insurance software solutions available
• Very good functional understanding of Insurance, Savings and Investment Platforms.
• Well versed in the IT Architecture and Design of Insurance Platforms – ideally exposed to many different architecture and design approaches
• Solid background in IT System architecture, design and development.
• Solid background in data modelling, database design and data management
• Good track record of large scale systems migrations 
• Good experience in the relevant OM software and hardware

Qualifications and experience

Role Requirements

• Matric, plus relevant tertiary qualification, with EA practice certification e.g. Togaf or Zachman
• 7 years + related Systems Management/ Architecture, Information Management, Infrastructure Management/ Architecture experience
• AIC candidate
• Proven DevSecOps Experience
• Proven track record in Enterprise Portal, Web Content Management, Social Media, Online transaction and eCommerce frameworks and Digital solutions. 
• Experience in broader Financial Services (incl. Banking) would be an advantage.
• Experience with IBM Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) framework and/or ACORD Framework will be an advantage
• Multi-disciplinary application of wide knowledge spanning business, data and technology
• Working knowledge of Financial & Project management
• Hybrid Model – is required to be prepared to come to the office twice a week
• Technical engineering background
• Strong Digital and Enterprise mindset

Competencies: 

• Strategic
• Collaboration
• Customer First
• Execution
• Innovation
• Leading with Influence
• Personal Mastery