Global Enterprise Architect

Job description

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DHL Express Global Head Office has an opening for a Global Enterprise Architect in the Global Business IT team.

This position may be based in either Malaysia / Singapore.


The role purpose is to:

• Full Accountability for the realization of the IT architecture of the domain.
  
  
• Define, develop, and communicate the IT domain architecture aligned to the IT target architecture that will reduce IT complexity through cost-efficient solutions.
  
  
• Manage the IT architecture realization to meet the business requirements aligned with the business and IT strategy of DHL Express.
  
  
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that will innovate the IT landscape and simplify the IT support function to respond to new market demands and improve efficiencies.
  
  
• Ensure that IT solutions are cost-efficient and highly reliable and they meet customer (internal and external) expectations.
  
  
• Contribute to the development of the DHL Express target IT architecture.
  
  
• Identify redundancies in the DHL Express target architecture and propose to the Global Enterprise Architecture simplification strategies.
  
  

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

• Member of the DHL Express Global Enterprise Architecture Group responsible for the IT Architecture of the domain.
  
  
• Build working relationships with the Business IT domain head, Solution Architects, and IT representatives to gain a sufficient understanding of the needs to allow an implementable definition and optimization of a domain IT architecture.
  
  
• Build working relationships with subject matter experts (business and IT) to scope, specify, and develop an appropriate IT Domain Architecture.
  
  
• Document and maintain the domain target architecture aligned to the DHL Express target architecture and DHL Express IT standards and principles.
  
  
• Prepare and propose the current IT domain architecture migration to the DHL Express target architecture.
  
  
• Oversee the realization of the domain IT architecture across programs and projects.
  
  
• Guidance to peers, juniors, and partners in the context of the architecture.
  
  
• Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  
  
• Mentor and provide direction to junior architects and IT peers on the benefits of a well-defined domain target architecture and solution architectures for the projects and programs.
  
  

For specific programs and projects:

• Provide impact analysis on potential changes to the architecture e.g. because of changes in the business requirement or IT solution.
  
  
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance of projects with the Express Architecture Standards, including performance, deployment architecture, networks, and tools.
  
  
• Track, provide visibility, and periodically review exceptions to the Target Architecture.
  
  
• Contribute to the migration strategy for the business change initiative, including the identification and definition of key IS migration steps.
  
  
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  
  
• Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful for deviations in quality.
  
  

Do you have what it takes?

• At least 10 years of multi-disciplined IT experience including at least 5 years of IT architecture leadership in a large, sophisticated organization with a high volume/high transaction environment in the specified business domains.
  
  
• Experience in the design, specification, and configuration of solutions, systems, and interfaces, including data and performance analysis.
  
  
• Experience in delivering IT solutions across large multinational organizations.
  
  
• Global experience and teaming that has delivered world-class results.
  
  
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and results-oriented.
  
  
• Committed to “best practices” and best-in-class design methodologies and production control procedures to position DHL as a leader and innovator in the marketplace.
  
  
• In-depth technical background with solid accomplishments in delivering reduced complexity and cost by aligning business and IT architectures.
  
  
• Superior communication skills with technical and non-technical senior management.
  
  
• Ability to build strong relationships with all divisions of the company domestically and internationally and to ensure that technology effectively meets the needs of its users.
  
  
• Ability to team with, and manage, a strong partner/supplier system.
  
  
• Ability to focus on what is important for the organization whilst operating within a level of organizational ambiguity.
  
  
• Architecture certifications from the information systems professional body are preferred.
  
  
• Industry qualification from an engineering or information systems professional body is preferred.
  
  

DHL is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic

Required Skill Profession

Software Architecture & Engineering