As a Lead IT Architect, you will work closely with clients to understand their issues, define IT strategies, architecture solutions, win buy-in for your recommendations, and collaborate with fellow BCGers to transform client potential into performance. You will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex “modules” within a project, and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve clients’ problems. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy development, and large-scale system design, with a demonstrated ability to align IT solutions with business objectives and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives.
- Spanish Mandatory
Technical Skills:
- Enterprise Architecture Design: Expert in creating enterprise-wide IT architectures, including business, data, application, and technology layers, aligned with industry frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or SABSA.
- Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing long-term IT roadmaps, aligning business and IT strategies, and driving digital transformation initiatives.
- Technology Portfolio Management: Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise software systems, and middleware technologies, with a focus on interoperability and scalability.
- Integration Mastery: Extensive experience in integrating legacy systems with modern solutions through APIs, microservices, and SOA frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of compliance standards (e.G., GDPR, DORA, NIS2) and industry-specific regulations to ensure data security and privacy.
- Disaster Recovery and Resilience : Skilled in designing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans for enterprise systems.
- Enterprise Security Strategies: Experience in implementing enterprise-level security architectures, including continuous monitoring, threat detection, and zero-trust models.
- Governance and Risk Management: Proven ability to implement IT governance frameworks, optimize resource allocation, and manage risks associated with complex IT environments.
- Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of advanced technologies like AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain, and their application in enterprise solutions.
- Vendor Management: Expertise in evaluating and managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure delivery excellence.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:
- Strategic Visionary: Ability to think strategically and design innovative IT solutions to drive business growth and competitive advantage.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills to influence C-level executives, present architectural strategies, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Proven leadership in guiding architects, developers, and IT teams while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Industry Experience:
Extensive experience in industries such as Banking, Insurance, Energy, Telecommunications, or Manufacturing, with a history of delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions tailored to sector-specific challenges.
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