[Remote] Enterprise Architecture Operations Lead
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NextLink Group is seeking an Enterprise Architecture Operations Lead who will support the EA function by owning operational, data, and governance activities. This role ensures alignment and coordination across internal teams, managed service providers, and AI-augmented delivery, driving the transition towards the target IT operating model.
Responsibilities
- Manage architecture demand and coordinate governance workflows
- Prepare governance materials in collaboration with project teams
- Ensure consistency and quality of architecture inputs across governance forums
- Own EA data, reporting, and insight enablement
- Maintain and enhance EA data products (capabilities, applications, etc.)
- Support Power BI reporting and decision-support artifacts
- Support capability assessments and maturity tracking
- Coordinate input from business and IT stakeholders
- Ensure consistency and quality of capability data
- Support EA tooling (e.g., ADOIT) and integrations (CMDB, data platform, etc.)
- Improve usability and adoption of EA datasets and tools
- Collaborate with data and integration teams for alignment
- Act as an alignment layer across internal teams, MSPs, and governance bodies
- Ensure consistency of architectural artifacts and decisions
- Promote standardized architecture practices across the organization
Skills
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- TOGAF Certification (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
- Background in IT, architecture, or data environments
- Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
- Comfortable with governance processes and structured workflows
- Knowledge of ARCHIMATE and ITIL4 (advantage)
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable
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