Enterprise Architecture Tooling Specialist

KPMG

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
Enterprise Architecture Tooling Specialist - 103866Base Location: Hybrid/UK based (core office in London) plus network of 20 offices nationally:The KPMG EWT function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK. Working on complex engagements in Enterprise Architecture this team is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge technical solutions and trusted to get it right first time.KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.Why Join KPMG EWT as a Data Operations Manager?The role of the Enterprise Architect Tooling Specialist is to develop the UK Firm's technology strategy for ServiceNow and translate this into a roadmap that determines our investment priorities and transformation portfolio. The technology strategy needs to promote a seamless, end-to-end customer and employee experience by enabling the efficient creation and modification of effective and reusable technology components. In particular, the strategy should promote the use of modern, Cloud-based technologies; support typical ServiceNow use cases; create an operating model that satisfies the demands of the business for design, development, testing and release of new technologies; and establish a catalogue that supports the reuse of new technology components, whilst targeting legacy applications and technology for decommissioning.The ServiceNow Enterprise Architect should also help to execute and govern the strategy, by helping solution architects and projects to design solutions that are fit for purpose and conform to our standards and patterns.What will you be doing?
  • Build and execute a business case and roadmap for Architecture tools within KPMG, incl. selection, implementation, on-going maintenance and/or decommissioning of legacy tools.
  • Ensure that key stakeholders are aware of the Architecture tools, understand their value and actively engage in data collection and governance activities.
  • Create a detailed picture of KPMG's technology estate, incl. applications, interfaces, data flows and underlying tech, using taxonomies to segment technologies into relevant domains and sub-domains Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data utilisation and decision-making.
  • Work closely with the Business Architects to create and/or use business, service and process models, and map these to the tech estate; use these maps to translate between business and tech domains and vice versa, to quickly understand dependencies.
  • Liaise with support, partner, and other stakeholders to identify challenges and develop approaches for solving their issues and to provide roll out and configuration of the tools
Project governanceWhat will you need to do it?
  • Expert knowledge of one or more leading EA tools, e.g. Software AG's Alfabet, ARIS, LeanIX, Planview's Enterprise One and Atlassian suite including Confluence.
  • Good knowledge of Business Architecture, incl. business and technology strategies, operating models, process models, business and technology capability models and taxonomies Stakeholder management skills and interpersonal qualities such as building and maintaining relationships, ability to adapt approach and language according to stakeholder need.
  • Experience as a systems admin or supporting key technologies and applications.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:
  • Good knowledge and experience of modelling languages, e.g. UML, ArchiMate and BPMN.
  • Practical knowledge of ServiceNow workflow, and APM and CMDB modules.
  • Qualified in ITIL and TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).
  • Reasonable knowledge across a broad set of other technology domains, incl. Automation; Data Science & AI; Infrastructure; Security; and DevSecOps.
  • Appreciation of Process Mining techniques.
To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.Our Locations:We are open to talk to Technology and Engineering talent across the country but our core hub for this role is:
  • London Canary Wharf
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