Architecture Systems Analyst – 12 Months FTC – Ai

Job Title: Architecture Systems Analyst

About the Organisation:
Our company operates as a diverse group of independent businesses within the transport and technology sector. We are seeking an Architecture Systems Analyst to serve as a critical link between business requirements and technology solutions. This role sits within the Strategy & Architecture Team and focuses on evaluating new technology initiatives, driving innovation, and incorporating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Lead Enterprise Architect, this hybrid position requires a combination of remote and office-based work.

Role Purpose:
The Architecture Systems Analyst will collaborate with the Strategy and Architecture Team and key stakeholders to:

• Develop and implement an internal consulting framework to assess technology initiatives, focusing on productivity improvements and AI-driven innovation.
• Support technology governance processes by contributing to governance boards, preparing High-Level Architecture Impact Assessments, and developing business cases.
• Maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository by engaging with business and technical stakeholders, managing updates, resolving queries, and assisting in the development of target architectures and roadmaps.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, data applications, and digital transformation, with demonstrated experience in shaping business capabilities from ideation to implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Business Request Pipeline and Governance Support:

• Manage and prioritize IT business requests in collaboration with architecture and business teams.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance policies and contribute to process improvements.
• Document and track IT requests, providing status updates and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

AI Adoption Support:

• Collaborate with the architecture team to define and implement AI strategies, including training initiatives and use-case assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies, conducting hands-on testing and analysis.
• Research and present insights on AI trends and their potential impact on business operations.
• Develop and maintain AI assessment frameworks to guide solution evaluations.

Power BI Development and Technical Support:

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with business users to gather requirements, validate data sources, and provide meaningful insights.
• Optimize existing Power BI reports to improve performance and usability.

Innovation and Continuous Learning:

• Stay updated with Microsoft technologies, particularly Power Platform and Azure.
  Contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives showcasing the value of new technologies.
• Promote a culture of experimentation by sharing best practices and lessons learned from technology evaluations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work with architects, developers, data scientists, and business analysts to align AI and analytics initiatives with strategic goals.
• Simplify and communicate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deliver presentations, training sessions, and documentation to promote technology adoption.

Technical Design Governance:

• Support vendors in preparing solution designs for review at the Technical Design Authority.
• Participate in governance meetings and manage follow-up actions and issue resolution.

Key Stakeholders:

• Strategy & Architecture Team
• Business stakeholders and project teams
• IT Leadership and IT teams across the organisation
• Procurement teams and external suppliers

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Understanding of IT Governance and Enterprise Architecture principles.
• Experience in Power BI development and data visualisation.
• Ability to assess and test AI technologies and vendor solutions, including proof-of-concept development.
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, business process mapping, and workshop facilitation.
• Ability to resolve complex requirements conflicts through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Broad knowledge of business processes, technology capabilities, and governance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning (e.g., certifications from MIT, Coursera, IBM, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and collaborate across diverse teams.