Head of Application Architecture
Head of Application Architecture
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05-10-2025
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JOB DETAILS
The Head of Application Architecture will lead the strategic direction and governance of Ibecs application landscape with a primary focus on the selection integration and optimisation of third-party vendor packages. This role will ensure the seamless delivery of business solutions enhance data integrity and information flow and minimise application sprawl through the adoption of common processes and robust architectural standards.
As a Senior Manager within Ibec this role includes working with colleagues in the implementation of Ibecs strategic and organisation development initiatives to support the delivery of Ibecs strategy.
Closing date for applications will be 15th October at 5pm
As a Senior Manager within Ibec this role includes working with colleagues in the implementation of Ibecs strategic and organisation development initiatives to support the delivery of Ibecs strategy.
Closing date for applications will be 15th October at 5pm
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead the Design Authority
- Chair the Design Authority to define and govern application design principles architectural standards and the selection criteria for vendor packages and SaaS solutions.
- Drive the strategic selection and implementation of vendor packages ensuring they align with business needs and the long-term application roadmap.
- Define and oversee application and data integration standards ensuring that disparate vendor packages and SaaS solutions communicate effectively to enhance information flow data integrity and reusability.
- Actively manage the application portfolio identifying opportunities for consolidation reuse and retirement of redundant or underutilised vendor packages to minimise sprawl and reduce operational complexity.
- Provide expert architectural guidance to business and technical teams on how to best configure and integrate new vendor packages into the existing ecosystem.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and features within the existing vendor landscape (SaaS Cloud Microsoft) and emerging technologies like AI to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and motivate a team of professionals to achieve strategic technology objectives and activity targets
- Manage individual and team performance offering coaching and support as needed.
- Act as a role model for team members.
- Support individual and team development.
- Ensure that teams are trained understand and comply with Ibec governance
- Play a key role in Ibecs strategic delivery as a senior manager
- Collaborate with various teams across the organisation on critical business requirements
- Engage collaboratively in initiatives and projects
ABOUT YOU
Previous experience:
SaaS and Vendor Integration Expertise:
Bias towards action
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT with a significant portion of that time spent in a leadership or architectural capacity focused on the selection integration and management of vendor packages and SaaS solutions.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in an application or Enterprise Architecture role.
SaaS and Vendor Integration Expertise:
- Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns APIs and the architectural principles required to successfully integrate multiple vendor packages and SaaS solutions.
- Proven experience in leading a design authority or similar governance body to define and enforce technical standards particularly for vendor and package selection.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business needs into effective standards-based technology solutions using third-party packages.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on resolving architectural challenges related to vendor package interoperability.
- A solid understanding of the principles of modern cloud-native architectures (SaaS Cloud Microsoft) and emerging technologies like AI.
- Hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline; additional postgraduate/professional qualifications are advantageous.
- Strong leadership strategic and communication capabilities.
- Exceptional strategic relationship management skills both internal and external.
- Proven ability to lead develop and motivate a highly professional team.
- Project Management skills
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Strong commercial insight and acumen.
- Resilience and commitment to achieving objectives.
Bias towards action
- Collaborative work together as one Ibec.
- Dynamic approach initiatives with careful planning energy drive and resilience.
- Decisive make clear well-informed decisions.
- Agile and Adaptive embrace change and be adaptive to members needs and in ambitious situations.
- Creative and Innovative not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.
- Curious and Critical Thinking open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.
- Ambitious driven and can take responsible risks.
- Accountable committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.
- Continuous Improvement proactive on personal and professional development
About us
Working in Ibec
Join Ibec and further your career.
Working in Ibec means you are part of an overall effort to deliver on a vision for Ireland to be a balanced growing and prosperous society. We look to the workplace of the future with the changing needs of our members as well as our workforce to create a dynamic and exciting working environment.
We hire people from many backgrounds who are highly knowledgeable engaging professional and most importantly passionate about business.
Join Ibec and further your career.
Working in Ibec means you are part of an overall effort to deliver on a vision for Ireland to be a balanced growing and prosperous society. We look to the workplace of the future with the changing needs of our members as well as our workforce to create a dynamic and exciting working environment.
We hire people from many backgrounds who are highly knowledgeable engaging professional and most importantly passionate about business.
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