Praca: Senior Leader - Architecture (Data and Digital Platform Architecture)

As the IT Senior Leader, you will lead a global team of enterprise architects and technology strategists, partnering with stakeholders to design and implement cutting-edge architectures and strategies. You will oversee key initiatives, including application rationalization, EA tool adoption and data architecture, ensuring the organization maximizes value through technology while mitigating risks.

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of architects and technology strategists, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Aon’s business objectives.
• Strategic IT Roadmap: Develop and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap to support Aon’s transformation, aligning technology with business goals for data and digital platforms.
• Data Architecture Leadership: Define and implement enterprise Data Architecture strategies, including data modeling, data integration, data governance, and cloud-based data platforms. Ensure robust architecture supports analytics, AI/ML, and operational systems.
• Technology and Digital Platform Architecture: Define and deliver future-state architectures integrating people, processes, and technology for both data and digital solutions supporting internal and external customers.
• Application Portfolio Management (APM): Oversee the ServiceNow APM function, ensuring a unified source of truth for applications. Lead application rationalization to streamline the application portfolio, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• EA Tool Implementation: Drive the adoption of enterprise architecture tools such as ServiceNow APM, LeanIX, and BizzDesign, integrating them into Aon’s strategy to enhance decision-making, data management, and portfolio management.
• Reference Architecture and Standards: Establish and maintain Reference Architectures and technology standards, including frameworks for containerization, Micro UI, data pipelines, and application architecture models.
• Data Governance and Quality: Collaborate with data owners and business units to implement effective data governance frameworks, improving the accuracy, consistency, and security of enterprise data.
• Intelligent Automation: Champion intelligent automation initiatives by establishing an Enablement Center to onboard new use cases and expand Aon’s digital process capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to ensure solutions meet organizational needs, gathering input and fostering buy-in across stakeholders.
• Technology Risk Management: Proactively assess and mitigate risks associated with IT and data investments, balancing innovation with operational stability.
• Transformation Leadership: Spearhead data and digital platform transformation initiatives to promote innovation, enhance customer experience, and drive operational excellence.

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, including expertise in IT strategy, data architecture, integration management, application portfolio management, and data and digital transformation within large, complex organizations.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally at the Senior Director level or equivalent.
• Extensive expertise in Data Architecture, including data modeling, data integration platforms, data lakes, data governance, and cloud-based data solutions.
• Strong record of success in Application Portfolio Management (APM), including hands-on experience with ServiceNow APM (ideally) to optimize application portfolios and improve efficiency.
• Experience with enterprise architecture tools such as ServiceNow, LeanIX, or BizzDesign, including successful implementation and integration into organizational strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead data and digital platform transformation initiatives in global environments, with a focus on promoting innovation and measurable growth.
• Strong background in defining and implementing Reference Architectures and technology standards for data and digital platforms.
• Practical experience with intelligent automation and onboarding use cases to increase process efficiency.
• Excellent technical and strategic communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams, ensuring alignment with tactical and strategic goals.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and evaluative abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High-level strategic thinker with a systems-thinking mindset to address both technical and business challenges.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and collaboration.
• High integrity, professional maturity, and commitment to ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and business integrity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree such as MS or MBA is a plus).
• Certifications in TOGAF, ArchiMate, or related frameworks preferred.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a plus.
• Certifications or experience in Data Governance and Data Management tools are advantageous.