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SYST.GEN.P5

P5P5 — Expert Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Set enterprise architecture strategy; author standards; represent company in technical forums; influence product portfolio decisions.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A Systems Architect who desires to create innovative and scalable solutions that meet business needs and enhance customer satisfaction.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: The challenge of designing complex systems that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure while accommodating future growth.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the need to balance technical requirements with business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Why it matters: The belief that technology should empower businesses and improve lives, but struggles to bring that vision to fruition.

The plan

  1. Conduct an in-depth analysis of business needs and customer requirements.
  2. Design a comprehensive architecture that includes scalable hardware and software solutions.
  3. Engage in active listening and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
  4. Oversee the implementation of the system, ensuring all components work together harmoniously.
  5. Continuously evaluate and refine the architecture based on performance feedback and emerging technologies.

What's at stake

Implementing systems that do not meet business needs, resulting in wasted resources and time. Failure to adapt to changing technologies, leading to outdated solutions that hinder business operations.

Success looks like

Successfully delivered robust systems that exceed performance expectations, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Built architectures that adapt to business growth, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.

Summary

Set enterprise architecture strategy; author standards; represent company in technical forums; influence product portfolio decisions.

Level — P5 — Expert Professional

Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas

Scope
Multiple systems or a technical domain
Autonomy
Sets direction within the domain
Complexity
Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach
Impact
Org / multi-team outcomes
Decision rights
Authority over a technical domain
Leadership
Leads cross-team technical initiatives
Typical experience
8–12 yrs

Core outputs

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Components

Responsibilities2

  • Set enterprise architecture strategycommonlevel
  • Author standardscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Develop enterprise architecture strategycommonlevel
  • Author technical standardscommonlevel
  • Represent company in forumscommonlevel

Skills4

  • Enterprise strategy settingcommonlevel
  • Standard authoringcommonlevel
  • Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
  • Visionary leadershipcommonlevel

Knowledge4

  • Enterprise architecture strategycommonlevel
  • Technical standard developmentcommonlevel
  • Stakeholder influence strategiescommonlevel
  • Product portfolio managementcommonlevel

competency3

  • Influential leadershipcommonlevel
  • Organizational visioncommonlevel
  • Expert stakeholder managementcommonlevel

qualification2

  • >10 years experiencecommonlevel
  • PhD or equivalent preferredcommonlevel

Title aliases

AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Systems Architecture Vcommonmedium0.70
Systems Architecture 5commonmedium0.66
Staff Systems Architecturecommonmedium0.72
Lead Systems Architecturecommonmedium0.66
Expert Systems Architecturecommonmedium0.60

Classification mappings

O*NET / SOC

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