Architecture Management

KPIs

Description	Source	How to calculate	How to use it
Architecture Compliance	Architecture Reviews	Percentage of projects adhering to architectural standards	Measure adherence to architectural guidelines
Architecture Complexity	Architecture Documentation	Number of components or layers in the architecture	Assess complexity of the architecture
Architecture Risk Exposure	Risk Register	Sum of impact of architecture-related risks * Probability of occurrence	Assess overall risk exposure related to architecture
Architecture Maturity	Maturity Assessments	Maturity level assessed against architecture frameworks	Evaluate maturity of architecture practices
Architecture Cost	Financial Reports	Total cost of architecture development and maintenance	Assess financial implications of architecture activities
Architecture ROI	Financial Reports	Return on investment from architecture initiatives	Evaluate effectiveness of architecture investments
Architecture Alignment	Business Strategy Alignment	Degree of alignment between architecture and business goals	Measure effectiveness of architecture in supporting business objectives
Architecture Governance Compliance	Compliance Reports	Adherence to architecture governance policies	Ensure compliance with architecture governance
Architecture Review Efficiency	Architecture Review Data	Time taken to review and approve architectural changes	Assess efficiency of architecture review processes
Architecture Documentation Quality	Documentation Reviews	Quality score of architecture documentation	Ensure completeness and accuracy of architecture documentation
Technology Stack Standardization	Technology Stack Inventory	Percentage of technologies standardised across projects	Measure level of technology standardisation
Architecture Performance	Performance Monitoring Tools	Performance metrics of architectural components	Assess performance of architectural elements
Architecture Scalability	Scalability Testing	Ability of architecture to handle increased workload	Assess scalability of architecture
Architecture Flexibility	Change Impact Analysis	Degree of adaptability of architecture to changes	Measure flexibility of architecture in accommodating changes
Architecture Security	Security Assessments	Security posture of architectural components	Assess security of architectural elements
Architecture Reusability	Component Repository	Percentage of reusable components in architecture	Measure reusability of architectural components
Architecture Interoperability	Interoperability Testing	Ability of architecture to interact with other systems	Assess interoperability of architecture with external systems
Architecture Evolution Rate	Architecture Change Requests	Rate of architectural changes and updates	Measure frequency of architecture evolution
Architecture Knowledge Sharing	Knowledge Sharing Platforms	Effectiveness of knowledge sharing within architecture teams	Assess effectiveness of knowledge sharing in architecture teams
Architecture Sustainability	Sustainability Assessments	Ability of architecture to remain effective over time	Measure sustainability of architectural solutions