Enterprise Architect at Vodafone United States

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy Development, Architecture Governance, Business Capability Modelling, Cloud Technologies, Microservices, Event Driven Architecture, Serverless Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentoring, Agile Methodologies, BSS/OSS Transformation, TOGAF, eTOM, ODA, Solution Architecture

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Why work for us: At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world. We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow: Role Purpose The Enterprise Architect is responsible for shaping the local IT strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with both local business objectives and the broader Vodafone IT strategy. This is a strategic role that bridges business objectives and technology direction, ensuring our systems, platforms, and architecture are scalable, secure, and aligned to future business needs. Essence of Role - Key Accountabilities: Develop and maintain the Vodafone Ireland IT strategy, roadmap and target architecture in alignment with Vodafone Group directives and local strategic objectives. Lead strategic architecture development initiatives working collaboratively across the organisation, identifying future capabilities and technology enablers. Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation to ensure architectural direction supports business outcomes. Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure agility, scalability and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop solution architects in best practice architecture. Foster knowledge sharing and learning across the architecture community. Clearly document and communicate architecture building blocks to guide solution architects in defining solutions. Maintain oversight to ensure solution architecture designs are aligned to our overall architectural strategy and governance principles. Conduct capability assessments and gap analyses to inform strategic investment decisions. Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the IT strategy. We Are Looking For You, If You Have: Essential Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar discipline. 10+ years of experience in analysis, design, architecture. 5+ years of experience in an Enterprise Architect role in a complex IT environment. Proven success in defining and leading architecture for BSS/OSS transformation programmes in an agile or hybrid delivery environment. Excellent communicator and influencer with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with strong written and verbal presentation skills. Proficiency in architecture governance, business capability modelling, IT strategy development, and roadmap planning. In-depth knowledge of architecture frameworks, e.g. TOGAF, eTOM, ODA. Strong knowledge of Public Cloud: Azure, AWS, Oracle. Knowledge of modern architecture patterns such as Event Driven, Microservices and Serverless Architecture. Experience leading and mentoring technical talent. Desirable Recent experience in telecoms sector. Background in enterprise catalogue, ordering and digital. Expertise in platforms such as Amdocs BSS, ServiceNow, Oracle, AWS, GCP Who we are: Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society. We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents. We're at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving. Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential. You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you'll get to play a role in delivering Ireland's Gigabit Society! Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland. Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded. We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits. Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work. We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best. When choosing us . When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits! Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are: Competitive Salary Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance Generous Employer Pension contribution Free Phone Bill - When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts Learning and Development - We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills! Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts - Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products! 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off - PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best. When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we'll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you. LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid

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Responsibilities

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for shaping the local IT strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with local business objectives and the broader Vodafone IT strategy. This role involves leading architecture development initiatives and partnering with senior stakeholders to support business outcomes.