Director Domain Architecture

At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.The position of Director Domain Architecture - Cloud, Integration, Infrastructure and Corporate networks, is accountable for driving the development of Domain Architecture Strategies in accordance with the long term strategy and business needs. This role is responsible for driving cloud innovation and initiatives which evaluate application technologies, establish methodologies and plan for low cost operational management of operating systems.The day to day

• Champion Architecture practices, improving ways of operation and working together in broader technology team to ensure alignment.
• Lead the team to develop strategic roadmaps in specialist areas including Cloud, Integration Patterns, Technology Infrastructure inc. workplace and Corporate Networks.
• Ensure solution design and blueprint compliance with Strategic designs by facilitating Solution Review Governance boards and working with peers across Architecture.
• Bring strategic insights in subject matter expertise to further enhance capability within the group, whilst providing adept guidance and support to business technical managers and other architects on major projects that are of strategic significance.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to utilise and integrate new technologies to provide cost effective and flexible solutions and improve efficiencies.
• Collaborate with a global workforce of technology professionals to maximise capacity and integrated communications capability
• Provide outstanding leadership within the team and across the Enterprise Architecture Function resulting in an impactful team through mentoring, and developing solution architects across the team.

Why you are our next Director Domain Architecture

• Relevant professional qualification in IT, Engineering, Business or Marketing field with technical diploma and certifications.
• Significant proven experience as a Solution Architect with Cloud Technologies and both modern and legacy Integration patterns, underpinned by hands on experience with Workplace Technologies, Infrastructure including virtual environments, in the telecommunications or financial services field working with Cloud, Infrastructure, Integration and/or Corporate Networks.
• Extensive experience in application cloud modernization strategies and technology debt frameworks.
• A sound understanding of the project management methodology and environment in an information technology organization; ability to modify project plans.
• Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce reports and presentations in a clear and concise manner; i.e. financial data and present charts on breakdown of transfers and spend.
• Ability to identify trends and issues and prepare recommendations for consideration by management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide
• Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!)
• Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
• A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
• Hybrid ways of working
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office

Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes!At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.