Senior Manager-IT Enterprise Architecture at Jubilee Insurance

Job Ref. No. JLIL206

Role Purpose

The job holder will oversee and guide the development of enterprise-wide architectural solutions to support the company's business objectives. He/She will also collaborate with key stakeholders to analyze business requirements, assess existing systems, define technology strategies, lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, conduct thorough feasibility studies, and provide recommendations for system enhancements and upgrades. The role also ensures the alignment of IT systems with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Strategy:

• Develop and maintain the IT enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals, explicitly focusing on industry requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices for driving innovation and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including business leaders, to understand business requirements and translate them into technology solutions and architectural designs specific to the insurance industry.

Operational:

• Define and enforce IT architecture standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient technology implementations Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
• Evaluate existing IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions for business units, considering performance, reliability, and scalability factors.

Corporate Governance (Regulatory and Compliance):

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, data privacy, security, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk management teams to address regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
• Monitor and assess technology-related risks specific to the insurance industry and implement necessary controls to safeguard the organisation’s assets and sensitive data.

Leadership and Culture:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units, particularly business units, to promote a unified vision and drive technology initiatives.
• Champion adopting enterprise architecture principles and methodologies within the various units to drive consistency and standardisation across technology solutions.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Deep understanding of cloud computing, microservices, and other modern IT architectures.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, networking, and security principles.
• Strong experience in business architecture, application architecture and data architecture.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with data architecture and governance principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF)
• Insurance-specific certifications (e.g., insurance operations and regulations) are highly desirable.

Relevant Experience

• 4 years of relevant experience as an IT Enterprise Architect or a similar role leading and managing a team of IT architects.