Dark Light is a specialized data consultancy firm, focusing on project staffing within the domains of data and business intelligence. For one of our clients, we are currently looking for a Solution Architect.

Responsibilities

• Initiating new projects by preparing validated project charters and ensuring a smooth transition to the Project Manager and project team at the start of the definition phase
• Developing the business architecture further — from an enterprise architecture perspective — through in-depth business analysis with a clear focus on project milestones and strategic alignment
• Helping the business understand the impact of strategic choices and enabling well-informed decision-making
• Actively involving business stakeholders in the analysis and validation of proposed solutions
• Aligning the business architecture with the IT solution architecture, and jointly communicating this integrated vision with the IT Solution Architect to the broader project team
• Safeguarding the coherence of the business architecture throughout the implementation phase of projects and programs
• Coaching and supporting colleagues in business, process, or functional analysis roles, and sharing your knowledge to strengthen the overall team capability

Outputs

• Develop the solution business architecture based on the strategic framework and enterprise architecture, aligned with key business milestones
• Prepare project charters that clearly outline scope, costs, timing, assumptions, risks, opportunities, and resource requirements
• Conduct both high-level and detailed business requirements analyses, including impact assessments on the organization, processes, and IT landscape
• Document and maintain the expected deliverables and artefacts as defined by the organization

Practicalities

• Two days per week at the office
• Freelance contract of 1 year
• Startdate: ASAP

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