objectives:
· Serves as technical expert in application and/or business architecture for software development / infrastructure teams.
· Acts as SME for project teams in the plan, design, and delivery of IT solutions.
· In application architecture: designs the inter-system/application structures, advises teams of GMAC standard requirements, security standards, methodology and processes.
· In business architecture: defines cross-business function processes, advises teams of consistent processes and common business functions.
· Drives short & long term architecture strategy for the overall IT project portfolio for key business segments.
· Participates in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and process improvement to enable business strategy.
· Communicates and validates program architecture with Chief Architect, program / project manager, executive level stakeholders and enterprise architects.
· Uses a broad and deep understanding of business and/or technical concepts in multiple specialized fields to develop solutions to problems and design issues.
· Work assignments are typically focused on key products for the organization.
· Ability to work independently.
· May manage relationships with suppliers/vendors and/or business partners.
· Understanding and promoting the GMAC’s policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).
· To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations that may govern the GMAC UK Plc business and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion.
Qualifications &Experience:
· Degree level educated or equivalent experience
Skills & Knowledge:
· Knowledge of standards in IT architecture and infrastructure
· Ability to develop enterprise guidelines and standards
· Knowledge of the software development process and how it fits within the IT architecture and infrastructure
· Knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needs
· Knowledge of enterprise platforms and operating systems or Knowledge of key business functions and processes
· Understanding of GMAC’s Information Security Policy and Procedures how they fit within the IT architecture and infrastructure
· Ability to interact with and provide architectural design guidance to project teams made up of employee and/or supplier resources
