Associate Director, Architecture

We are seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architecture to play a critical role in aligning our technological solutions with Optus' strategic goals. This role involves guiding the architecture and design of solutions to ensure they support key business objectives, leveraging regional collaboration and driving innovation in technology. The role is accountable for fostering a high-performance team, collaborating with stakeholders at various levels, and ensuring our architecture aligns with both enterprise and regional IT strategies.
 

The day to day

• Lead architecture initiatives that support the long-term strategy and business objectives.

• Champion architectural principles, introducing innovative technology and best practices.

• Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to define strategic architecture roadmaps.

• Provide technical leadership across architecture and design, ensuring alignment to business and regional needs.

• Mentor and lead a team of architects, guiding technical solutions and ensuring architecture consistency.

• Co-design and implement architectural guidelines and reference architectures.

• Drive improvements in processes, innovation, and team efficiency.

• Oversee the delivery of solutions that are secure, reusable, and aligned with regional and global standards.

• Facilitate strategic consultations, workshops, and road-mapping initiatives.

• Engage in budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring technical solutions meet total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations.

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience in IT leadership and solution architecture, particularly in large-scale transformation projects.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF, and a strong understanding of Telco technology landscapes.

• Leadership experience managing teams, driving technical delivery, and collaborating with C-level executives.

• Ability to manage budgets, forecast, and ensure the delivery of cost-effective solutions.

• Proficient in Agile methodologies, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

What’s in it for you?

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!

• Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver

• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’

• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)

• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office

• Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!

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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. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

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