Principal Architect - Operational Technology

Principal Architect – Operational Technology

• Architectural thought leadership and innovation
• Champion IT/OT convergence and architecture blueprint
• Contribute to standards, policies, and principles

Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we transport electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution companies who deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide. To play an active role in decarbonising the economy and reducing emissions through accelerated electrification, we continue to improve, and scale. Our future will bring rapidly growing demand for clean energy, new technology, more complex power flows, and changing customer and consumer expectations. It is a particularly interesting and exciting time to work in the energy sector! To deliver on our business aligned ICT strategy and plans, the Digital Strategy and Architecture team leads the development and maintenance of business aligned architectures for information, applications, and infrastructure through a process of organisation wide collaboration and consultation. The Principal Architect - OT, is a key role within a team responsible for developing and managing Transpower's Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) strategy and defining the roadmap for the acquisition or development of applications and infrastructure capabilities that support Transpower's strategic business objectives. About the opportunity As Principal Architect - OT, you will be responsible for engaging across the business to define OT related ICT sub-strategies aligned to business need and investment cases, and for providing architectural leadership to delivery teams through the creation and maintenance of functional roadmaps, conceptual and functional architectures, standards, policies and principles. The focus for the Principal Architect - OT will be on the Operational Technology domain including the hardware and software that monitors and/or controls our primary grid assets. This involves the growing use of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices interconnected with edge IIoT platforms and/or via cloud-based software. The business domain we work within ensures there are always new and interesting challenges to address and that the work we do matters - electricity is critical to our economy and all facets of society and therefore quality of life and the wellbeing of our citizens. What you'll bring You have depth and breadth of experience in all aspects of ICT service design, delivery and operations, with outstanding communication skills that allow you to engage at every level of large and technically complex organisations. You will have led technical delivery of architecturally significant and complex projects and been accountable for the technical solution end to end, driving both technology and innovative business solutions. With strong analytical skills and the ability to anticipate and provide practical solutions you will be adept at providing architectural leadership. Your proven ability to drive innovation, champion IT/OT convergence, will be complemented by a consultative style and confidence that is backed by your experience leading the delivery of architectures and standards, including setting guidelines and enabling consistent delivery of technology services. To be considered, your CV and cover letter will be underpinned by a relevant degree and demonstrate:

• Proven professional experience working in technology architecture (IT and/or OT) roles for a national or international organisation including the provision of options or evaluation of technology (hardware, communications, software, security, services).
• Demonstrable professional experience in OT roles/environments.
• Enterprise strategy development and planning for business and/or technology.
• Prior experience communicating and influencing through insightful, persuasive and trusted advice, working directly with senior stakeholders including influencing, translating, and presenting ideas and solutions in simple terms to Senior and Executive leaders.
• Experience in the development of IT/OT and system strategies and roadmaps to address business strategy.
• Proficiency in OT architecture, data architecture and cybersecurity by design, and the implementation of OT infrastructures, including real-time architectures and control systems such as SCADA.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT networking and communication protocols and their application across the power systems.

Whilst not essential, a general understanding of the nature and design of the electricity industry's core business processes will be viewed as advantageous. Why you should join us We stand together for New Zealand - Tū mai Aotearoa - to enable a better tomorrow. We are an equal opportunity employer. Recognising the importance of diversity, we embrace and value the contribution all people make. Our workforce is made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment. We celebrate diversity in a range of ways. If you are ready to join a particularly interesting industry and organisation that is collaborative and results-focused and be part of a team who enjoy a varied and multi-year fully funded programme of work, please review the detailed position description below or via our website and apply without delay. Role closes 11th February 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations/interviews may be scheduled for shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Full New Zealand work eligibility is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr