Enterprise Architect

Job Description
Organizational Context
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Diageo's global Enterprise Architecture team imagines and architects Diageo's future with breakthrough technology, distinguishing Diageo as the industry leader which others strive to follow.

We are a trusted and strategic partner to our business and colleagues across our global Digital & Technology function. We act as an internal consultancy, anticipating the future capabilities required for our business to achieve it's ambitious goals and create the vision for our integrated technology landscape across all of our functions: sales, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, etc.

Role Description
Be the Identity & Security Visionary for Diageo
We're seeking a passionate Enterprise Architect to join our Security & Network Enterprise Architecture team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Identity Management across Diageo, including external partners, customers, and consumers. Additionally, you'll leverage your expertise to contribute to the broader cybersecurity strategy. The role is split roughly 60/40 between Identity and Security domains, with the specific focus adapting to business needs.

What You'll Do

• Strategize the Future: Translate business goals into a robust architecture for IAM and cybersecurity.
• Champion Strategic Vision: Partner with stakeholders to define Diageo's vision and capabilities in these areas. Develop a 3-5 year roadmap to leverage technology for secure, streamlined access to critical assets, while prioritizing user experience.
• Architect of Change: Design target and interim architectures, assess current capabilities, and guide technology selection for future needs.
• Alignment is Key: Foster collaboration among stakeholders to ensure everything aligns with the overall architecture strategy.
• Governance Guru: Oversee IAM and cybersecurity changes, ensuring strategic alignment, value for money, and suitability for purpose.
• Roadmap Champion: Drive adoption of the architecture roadmap through close collaboration with internal teams.
• Investment Influencer: Influence portfolio investments for key technology solutions aligned with the roadmap.
• Vendor Whisperer: Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and suppliers.
• Trusted Advisor: Provide technical expertise and guidance to senior leadership on strategic approaches and solutions.
• Knowledge Navigator: Stay current on business priorities, emerging technologies, and cyber threats. Proactively identify IAM and cybersecurity transformation opportunities.
• EA Champion: Contribute to the overall success of Enterprise Architecture within Diageo.

Technical Expertise

• Overall 12 Years of experience of which minimum 5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect or a similar role. Experience and expertise in developing capability models, reference architecture and technology roadmap artefacts.
• In-depth knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles and frameworks, Privileged Access Management, Identity Governance and B2B / B2C Identity & Access Management
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF).
• Understanding of risk management and security concepts
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant IAM and security solutions and technologies.
• Experience working in a large and complex enterprise environment is a plus.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA) are a plus.

Business Acumen And Leadership

• Bold and strategic thinker – able to develop stretching and ambitious future vision
• Fantastic communicator – able to articulate and sell the vision to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated Business-IT strategy, establishing a high level of trust among both business and technical stakeholders
• Building International and cross-functional relationships to drive engagement
• Experience working with executive sponsors and senior business leadership teams developing and delivering strategy and operating plans with demonstrated competency
• Experience documenting technical solutions clearly and concisely.

Worker Type
Regular

Primary Location:
Bangalore Karle Town SEZ

Additional Locations :
Budapest, Mexico City

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