Solutions Architect

We turn the uncertain into certain

Projects Assured is a premier Canberra consultancy delivering strategic expertise in Management Advisory, Capability Management, and Information Technology Services. As trusted advisors and proven delivery partners, we've built our reputation on successfully tackling our clients' most complex business challenges.

Our team comprises dynamic professionals who bring diverse perspectives and rich life experiences to every engagement. We foster an environment where work-life balance thrives through our Work, Live and Reward philosophy. We take pride in our inclusive culture, welcoming talent across all ages, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds. Our people are pragmatic, energetic, and passionate professionals who bring diverse life experiences to high performing teams.

About the role

The Solution Architect will support the PMO through providing an overall understanding of the technical solutions, interconnections and implications of ICT projects within the PMO remit. They will have a hands-on role in preparing documents for Enterprise Architecture review, solving technical challenges, particularly as they arise between projects. The Solution Architect will provide support to the Program and Project Managers, Risk and Issues managers and senior staff to ensure sound management of all technical matters that arise at the Program Management level.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMO to support 15-16 ICT projects and an entire ICT environment transformation.
• Develop and implement solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the client's strategic goals.
• Highlight and analyse technical risks and issues
• Undertake quality control checks of technical documents
• Produce high-quality architectural artefacts, including high-level and detailed designs.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security standards and best practices.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate program reporting, risk management, and assurance activities across multiple projects

Key Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
• Substantial experience in ICT architecture, cloud migration.
• Exposure to high-security environments and understanding of security requirements.
• Hands-on experience in producing architectural artefacts.
• Ability to work effectively with non-technical and technical specialists.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management frameworks.

Desirable

• Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience in government or large-scale enterprise environments.
• TOGAF or Zachman (or equivalent).

What Projects Assured can offer

Be part of a prominent medium-sized professional services consulting company. We want YOU to contribute to our next stage of growth. We will fill your Work, Live, and Reward buckets. This is an opportunity to secure a challenging role taking the company through to its next stage of success.

• 4 x well-being days per year in addition to your leave entitlements to focus on you
• A commitment starting at 5 days per year to go towards your professional development goals
• Access to a personal goal-setting program
• A wide range of social and community activities for you and your family to take part in
• A team that is supportive, collaborative, and passionate