Design and implement a sustainable Enterprise Architecture operating model that defines how the EA function is structured, how it engages with the business and delivery teams, and how it continuously evolves to meet changing organisational needs.
TEAM CAPABILITIES
Operating Model Designers:
Define EA function structure, roles, responsibilities, and engagement models.
EA Practice Leads:
Establish communities of practice, knowledge management, and capability uplift programmes.
Tooling & Repository Specialists:
Implement and manage EA tooling (e.g., LeanIX, Sparx, Ardoq, MEGA).
Change & Adoption Leads:
Drive adoption of EA practices across business and technology teams.
DELIVERABLES
EA Function Design:
Defined organisational structure, reporting lines, and role profiles for the EA team.
Engagement Model:
Documented interaction model between EA, project delivery, IT, and business stakeholders.
EA Tooling Implementation:
Deployed and configured architecture repository and modelling tools.
RACI & Decision Rights:
Clearly defined responsibilities and decision-making authority across EA domains.
EA Maturity Assessment:
Baseline and target maturity assessment using recognised frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Gartner).
Capability Uplift Plan:
Structured programme to build internal EA capabilities and reduce dependency on external consultants.
