James Knapp

Vice President, Strategy and Architecture @Nielsen

London, GB

As the Vice President of Strategy & Architecture, I lead the team in Enterprise Information Technology that shapes the strategic direction for internal service delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives. My role involves transforming service delivery through standardization and repeatability, developing architectures that span business, solutions, and technology.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Corporate Platforms, Technology, Product, Marketing) to develop robust business cases and strategic plans.Architecture Leadership: Develop and execute standardized architectural roadmaps that align with business objectives, fostering collaboration between architecture teams and stakeholders.Team Management: Establish and manage high-performing teams across multiple domains, including business and solution architectures, cloud technical architecture, and data architecture.Framework Development: Define and deliver processes and frameworks that drive standardization across architecture engagements and deliverables.Global Collaboration: Foster collaboration among teams across different geographical locations, ensuring effective communication and alignment.Performance Measurement: Measure performance against high-performing units, focusing on systems rationalization, cost model reductions, and efficiencies gained through automation and integration.

UNSW

BE/BA

St Aloysius College

Higher School Certficate