Architect Standard III

Scope of Work

Program Delivery

• Lead end-to-end application rationalization to reduce portfolio complexity, optimize cost/value, and enforce architectural standards
• Assess existing applications and infrastructure for efficiency and improvement opportunities
• Drive portfolio optimization and architectural consistency

Application & Portfolio Rationalization

• Application portfolio analysis and segmentation (e.g., keep / retire / replace / re-platform)
• Redundancy detection and consolidation strategies
• Cost-value-risk analysis of applications

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

• Advanced analytical reasoning
• Ability to make trade-off decisions under ambiguity

Change Leadership

• Drive organizational change (application retirement is highly sensitive)
• Handle resistance from system owners and business stakeholders

Strategic Thinking vs Tactical Execution

• Actionable decisions & enforcement

Experience & Certifications

• 8–12+ years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture / Solution Architecture
• Proven experience in portfolio rationalization / transformation programs
• Experience designing and executing enterprise-scale application rationalization frameworks, including classification models, decision criteria, and governance mechanisms across large, heterogeneous portfolios.
• TOGAF (mandatory or strongly preferred)
• SAFe for Architects (for scaled delivery environments)
• BPM (for rationalization rigor)