Head, Enterprise Architecture

IT Talent Hunter | HR Digital | Telco, ex-Startup, ex-Big4

Reports to : Group Chief Information Officer Job Overview We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic

Enterprise Architect

to join our Group Information Technology leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in

designing and governing the technology blueprint for the entire TIME Group , ensuring that our systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business strategy. You will shape the

future-state architecture

across core platforms including

SAP HANA (via RISE), CRM, Microservices, DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Identity Management , while streamlining and aligning systems across our

Wholesale, Enterprise, and Consumer

business units. Key Responsibilities Strategic Architectural Leadership Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term business and technology goals. Solution Design & Governance Lead the design of complex, end-to-end technology solutions. Establish and enforce architectural standards and best practices. Provide leadership on strategic initiatives, including the

SAP HANA migration ,

system consolidation , and

DevSecOps rollout . Systems Integration Oversee the integration of legacy and modern systems to ensure data consistency, operational efficiency, and ecosystem cohesion. Identify opportunities to leverage modern technologies to unlock new business value, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational effectiveness. Architecture Problem Solving Tackle complex, ambiguous problems with a first-principles mindset. Use structured architectural thinking to define feasible solutions from scratch. Provide informed guidance on architecture decisions, including hands-on assessment of frameworks, tools, and platforms (e.g.,

Kafka ,

Keycloak ,

AWS vs GCP ). Partner with business unit leaders to design modular, future-ready architectures tailored to their specific needs, while maintaining cohesive cross-group collaboration. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance standards into all architectural designs in partnership with the Group Security Office. Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO and ExCo, helping evaluate technology investments and articulate architectural risk / reward trade-offs. Requirements Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 10+ years

of progressive IT experience, including

5+ years

in architecture roles. Proven ability to lead complex architecture efforts across large-scale enterprise systems. Hands-on experience in both infrastructure and application domains. Practical implementation experience is required. Experience in

management consulting + industry

environments is highly desirable. Certifications such as

TOGAF ,

Zachman , or equivalent frameworks are preferred. Deep familiarity with

SOA ,

microservices ,

event-driven architecture , and

cloud-native principles . Extensive experience in championing and steering enterprise-wide technology transformation, guiding the organization through the complexities of modernization efforts such as cloud adoption, aligning IT with business strategy, and improving operational efficiency. Ideal Candidate Profile Strategic & Business-Aware : Sees the bigger picture and connects architectural decisions to commercial impact. Technically Fluent : Able to challenge and guide engineering teams, and dive deep into implementation trade-offs. Pragmatic & Results-Oriented : Focuses on execution over theory, balancing long-term vision with short-term value delivery. Collaborative & Influential : Strong communicator who builds consensus and trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Driven & Accountable : Takes full ownership of outcomes and thrives in fast-paced, transformation environments. What You’ll Get Autonomy to shape the Group’s next-generation technology landscape Flexibility and hybrid work culture Opportunities to grow with an ambitious and digitally evolving telco Competitive compensation and benefits A unique, creative work environment with an indoor slide and on-site cafe

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