Specialist Application Architecture needed at Anglo American

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Application Architecture to oversee regional IT application project demands and spearhead the development of processes and architectures that drive technology standardisation across Anglo American and De Beers. This strategic role supports cost efficiency and the enablement of the Digital Mine, engaging senior business and technology stakeholders while integrating external standards and internal best practices. With a scope spanning Exploration, Mining, Production, and Commercial activities across all Businesses and Regions, this position holds a particular focus on Kumba Iron Ore, offering a unique opportunity to influence transformation at scale. Join us to make a significant impact!

Core Responsibilities (amongst others):   

• Support demand management, collaborating with business units to prioritise digital transformation initiatives aligned with application architecture and business goals 
• Support the development and maintenance of a clear roadmap for digital projects, optimizing resource usage and integration with existing systems 
• Drive the progress of registered demands through the project lifecycle 
• Develop and govern the master Application Inventory, comprising of all key Business Facing and Technology application standards across the Anglo American group. 
• Engage with strategic vendors to bring industry best practice, confirm longevity through their product roadmaps, and understand product interdependence. 
• Engage key stakeholders in the Business Units to support the development of harmonised standards within Exploration, Mining, Processing and Commercial operations. 
• Support decision making in the Architecture Review Board, to ensure that projects adopt the standards as defined in the Bill-of-IT 
• Identify synergies in support services being offered by Data Analytics with those requested through projects. Coordinating engagement sessions which seek to leverage existing services. 
• Participate in design reviews on appropriate architecture projects to ensure alignment with standards defined in the Bill-of-IT 

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Enterprise Architecture, specifically technology lifecycle management and knowledge of associated risks, controls and commercials 
• Vendor strategy and roadmaps and product deployment strategy aligned with Business Strategy and Plans 
• Application Portfolio Management, especially relating to the drive for technology standardisation 
• Data Architecture, specifically relating to data tooling reuse & standardisation for data analytics  
• Systems architectures supporting data services aligning data modelling methodology standards across Anglo American and De Beers 
• Data models, especially for common functions such as HR and Finance