Enterprise Data Architect (W2)

Miracle Software Systems, Inc. is looking for "Enterprise Data Architect" for long term Contract/Fulltime position available with following Job description.

Position Description

Employees in this job function are responsible for translating desired business capabilities into solution concepts and models and their requirements (functional and technical), Solution Architecture, design strategies, Technology Architecture, technology patterns and service structures. Accountable for Enterprise Architecture and Information Management guidance and governance processes. Responsible for enterprise capability integration by describing and evaluating the opportunities for Data Integration and alignment of information and process flows, selecting appropriate implementation strategies, and defining technology mechanisms required.

Compiles, develops and aligns architectural models of current and proposed capabilities and solutions across the enterprise to support strategy and investment decisions, portfolio management, program and project management, Solution Architecture and service management.

Drives Information Integration, information standards, and Information Management through capability and value analysis and assessment. Delivers architecture artefacts (Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Data Architecture, Process Architecture, Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, Service Architecture, Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture) to solution, service and technology delivery initiatives, programs and projects. Sets architecture and design direction (Technology Architecture, technology patterns, design principles, development frameworks) in cooperation with project management and system design/development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direction and support to project teams by translating business capabilities into well-defined Solution Architecture for projects/programs with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Visualizes and communicates Architecture concepts, principles, strategies, and models for programs, initiatives, and domains.
• Facilitates architecture discussions with cross-functional business sponsors and product lines to ensure alignment.
• Participates as a member or facilitator in relevant business/IT governance processes.
• Ensures alignment between Enterprise Architecture projects and standards and related IT projects and plans by working with appropriate IT and business management.
• Develops recommendations which will improve the business value of IT projects and plans.
• Sets direction and approves future state Architecture Standards, guidelines, blueprints, and roadmaps across business functions.
• Drives architecture-related research to further mature Architecture Standards, guidelines, blueprints, and roadmaps.
• Directs and approves innovations and/or prototypes based on research and approves recommendations on Architecture, tools, methodologies, and processes.
• Facilitates Architecture Governance and ensures adherence to architecture standards.
• Obtains buy-in for architecture standards, guidelines, blueprints, and roadmaps from appropriate business and IT leaders.
• Promotes benefits and value of Enterprise Architecture and architecture management to business and IT senior management.
• Provides guidance on strategy and planning in support of overall prioritization and portfolio planning.

Skills Required

• Data Architecture
• Senior Specialist
• 10 years in IT
• 7 years in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related concentration

Skills Preferred

• Data Modeling

Education Required

• Associate Degree