IT Architect Manager

Batelco

Job Objective

Design and manage the Organizational information architecture to effectively manage Organizational information and database systems and drive internal IT governance

Responsibilities

Strategic

Assist the IT Team in preparing the strategy and the strategic initiatives for the Strategy & Architecture sub-function aligned to the IT Strategy
Support in monitoring, tracking and reporting performance against strategic initiatives

Financial

Assist the IT Team in preparing the budget for the department in collaboration with sub-function heads
Support in monitoring and tracking adherence to the approved budget

Operational

Perform all activities to design and maintain the Organizational information architecture to enable effective information management. De ne the required information elements, the composite structure, logical relationships and constraints, taxonomy and derivation rules
De ne information access requirements and establish data custodianship to ensure data access control in collaboration with cyber-security team
Make changes to content data architecture requirements to ensure implementation of best data management practices
Liaise with the Lead IT, Legal team and business unit teams to de ne and maintain the enterprise information/data policies and standards, aligned to organizational policies and procedures
Perform analysis and reporting of key KPIs for the IT department as per developed guidelines and annual plans
Ensure continuous improvement of policies, processes, systems / structural programs and procedures covering all individual functional activities
Provide relevant information to address employee queries related to IT strategy and architecture
Actively provide required information to internal and external auditors within stipulated timelines. Coordinate with and resolve any audit related issues raised
Serve as a subject matter expert in own work area / sub-function / function and provide guidance to team / peers and support in the achievement of operational targets
Undertake initiatives to improve processes in assigned area of work
Guide team / peers in meeting delivery timelines and performance expectations
Ensure that team / peers adhere to company policies and legal regulations

People

Take ownership for attending the trainings as per the plan
Take ownership for completing PMS process, employee engagement surveys in time
Continuously share the knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry and business trends
Motivate and build a healthy work environment within the team. Provide support in resolving work related / other concerns in an effective manner

Qualifications & experience

Profile 1

Bachelor s degree in information technology or related fields
Formal training relating to IS and/or appropriate business areas.

4-7 years of experience of the development life-cycle of systems in a commercial/financial/business environment, including hands-on experience in programming, systems analysis and design, data analysis and design, systems implementation and support.

Profile 2

Master s degree in information technology or related fields

3-6 years of experience of the development life-cycle of systems in a commercial/financial/business environment, including hands-on experience in programming, systems analysis and design, data analysis and design, systems implementation and support.