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. ADZN1_UKTJ