Program Architect/Enterprise Architect

Exciting on-site contract for a Program Architect/Enterprise Architect

Your new company

You will be working in one of the government agencies.

Your new role

We are seeking a seasoned Program Architect / Enterprise Architect to lead the technical strategy for a major finance system transformation. This role is critical to the success of a complex migration from a legacy mainframe-based finance platform to Oracle Financials, with a strong focus on integration, data architecture, and stakeholder alignment.
You will work closely with a Program Manager and cross-functional teams to unify technology streams, drive delivery, and ensure architectural integrity across the program.
  • Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy for a large-scale finance system transformation.
  • Oversee integration across legacy systems, Microsoft technologies, Oracle Financials, and Salesforce.
  • Design and implement scalable data solutions, including data lakes and streaming pipelines using Azure and Databricks.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate complex environments and drive consensus.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Candidates should have full working rights in Australia (No sponsorship available).- Please do not apply if you do not have full working rights.
  • Minimum 2–3 days per week on site, as agreed with the Hiring Manager.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise or program architecture roles.
  • Strong background in finance system implementations, ideally with Oracle Financials.
  • Deep understanding of integration architecture, cloud platforms (Azure), and modern data engineering tools (e.g., Databricks).
  • Proven ability to lead in constrained budget environments and deliver results.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical capabilities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply now'.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed.
We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Software Development
Ref:
2938136

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lyra Sarmah, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: +61 8 7221 4149