Planning and Architecture Specialist

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Planning and Architecture Specialist to lead the Planning and Architecture team and develop digital services within the national education ecosystem. Key Highlights: 1. Join a large-scale project with impact on education 2. Develop digital services for the national education ecosystem 3. Inclusive and innovative working environment The **FCCN – Digital Services for Education**, a unit of the **AGSE – Agency for the Management of the Education System**, is looking for a **Planning and Architecture Specialist** to lead the Planning and Architecture team within the Strategy and Innovation area. With the mission of developing and operating digital services that support the national education ecosystem, FCCN – Services for Education aims to build a modern, efficient, and technologically advanced infrastructure capable of meeting the real needs of schools and their professionals. At FCCN Education, we believe gender equality is fundamental to creating an inclusive and innovative working environment. We commit to promoting equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, identity, or expression, ensuring every application is assessed fairly and transparently. If you seek to join a large-scale project with technological impact on the future of education, this opportunity is for you. Join us and contribute to transforming the Portuguese education system. Responsibilities: * Define and maintain the information technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities; * Monitor technological and market trends, assessing their impact on the organization and prioritizing strategic opportunities; * Recommend strategic investments and evolutions through the development and analysis of business cases, maximizing value, innovation, and sustainability; * Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives follow the defined strategy and fit within the approved roadmap, respecting architecture governance models. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems and Technologies, Management, or equivalent field; *Relevant technical-professional training duly certified is accepted*; * Experience in enterprise architecture and IT governance, with ability to structure business and technology architecture aligned with strategic goals; * Experience in portfolio, program, and project management, including evaluation and prioritization of strategic investments; * Ability to analyze technological trends and identify innovation opportunities; * Experience in investment evaluation and business case development; * Strong strategic communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating technological topics into business impact. Behavioral Competencies: * Strategic thinking and long-term vision; * Analytical ability, rigor, and critical thinking; * Influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management in complex contexts; * Value, impact, and measurable results orientation; * Adaptability, technological curiosity, and continuous learning; * Collaboration and networked work capabilities, acting as a bridge between business, IT, and external partners. Additional Valued Competencies and Knowledge: * Certification in Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance (TOGAF®, COBIT®); * Training in strategic portfolio and program management (MoP®, MSP®); * Certification in project management and agile methodologies (PMP®, PRINCE2®, SAFe®); * Executive training in digital strategy, innovation, and technological trend analysis; * Training in business case development, investment evaluation, and finance for managers; * Training in leadership and strategic stakeholder communication. **Benefits** * Join a young and dynamic team in a relaxed environment where we value closeness and team spirit; * Hybrid work arrangement; * Continuous training aimed at your professional development; * Access to a campus with free parking, welcoming and well-located in Lisbon; * Various internal initiatives to foster interaction and camaraderie among staff; * Option to enroll in ADSE (Portuguese National Health Service for Public Sector Employees); * Staff canteen; * Management by objectives.