Head of Architecture (Software/Banking)

Your skills and experience
CAPABLILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Essential capabilities (core)
Decision Quality Strategic Mindset Situational Adaptability Self-awareness Courage Ensures Accountability
Other capabilities (technical)
Leader must be knowledgeable in the Business Domain and Strategy and have the ability to translate these value drivers into executables technology deliverables aligned with Target Platform Architectures.
Able to lead a team of solution architects providing fit for purpose burst capacity across Domains
Understand the trade-offs involved in technology change while simultaneously delivering business benefit. Requires commercial acumen, business alignment and ability to negotiate.
Understand current Technology and Industry trends, e.g. Cloud, Data, Micro-Services.
Experience and demonstration of agile practices.
Experience
10+ years experience in the Technology industry & including leading architecture team
Experience effectively engaging wide array of Senior stakeholders necessary to deliver transformational change at all levels of business, operations & technology
Strong understanding of Architecture, Technology, analytics & business process based solutions.
Experience in modernising Architecture Operations in large scale, complex organisations will be an advantage
Qualification Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification
Architecture or technology related certifications will be an advantage
KEY ACCOUNTABULITIES
Build and lead a high performing team of architects -making architecture a magnet for talent in Vietnam.
Strategically support and lead the deparment across a number of dimensions - risk management, culture, engagement, S&A overarching Scorecard delivery
Development & driving cost efficiency initiatives across division
Strong strategic planning capabilities; able to quickly toggle between strategic & tactical levels
Leading and monitoring of division delivery performance, assurance activity, workforce planning and capability development
Ensure alignment to consistent frameworks for continuous delivery
Ensure appropriate controls are activated and embedded into all key delivery processes
Provide Strategy & Architecture insights and recommendations to Board , CEO and ELG on state of Technology transformation, guiding investment recommendations.
Represent an enterprise-wide perspective on re-use and optimisation of technology choices.
Establish business unit budgeting, forecasting, and tracking
Optimise Architecture's cost, personnel and resource management profile
KEY STACKHOLDER GROUPS
S&A LT, Head of Engineering, Vietnam, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment partners, Vietnam, Tech Academy,
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Recruitment Target
Team fitment to purpose
Team engagement and PL score
S&A Recovery target