We're looking for an AVP Enterprise Architecture for an onsite role in Columbia, SC.Skills & Qualifications:- Demonstrates an understanding of strategic issues and is an authority on the systems development lifecycle and typical problems associated with the implementation of information systems, from initial concept through development and implementation to operation and support
- Proven experience leading value stream mapping and business capability definition
- Has detailed practical knowledge of the organization's IT infrastructure and software development and maintenance methods, tools, and techniques
- Is conversant with the organization's IT strategy, policies, and standards
- Has a sound knowledge of risk assessment, change management, configuration management, reliability and safety methods, and the use of metrics. Is skilled in project risk management
- Can effectively articulate the architecture to technical and business audiences
- Communicates persuasively and effectively to business and technical audiences
- Possesses good knowledge of key areas of own organization that could benefit from the application of technology
- Can envisage the business potential of emerging technologies and products
- Is current in understanding of both developer trends and emerging technologies
- Has sound knowledge of Agile/Lean development methodologies and Continuous Deployment tools and techniques
- Familiarity with ArchiMate as a modeling language for enterprise architecture is highly preferred
- Familiarity with BizzDesign for enterprise architecture modeling is desired
Key Responsibilities:- Ultimately responsible for the correct implementation across the enterprise of architectural standards definition, compliance, and governance
- Mentor principal and senior employees within the domain to ensure strong architecture practice and increase their skill set
- Manage architects within the domain when required
- Collaborate with multiple business and technical stakeholders to create, maintain, and iteratively implement a sustainable and future-proof set of technology roadmaps
- Collaborate with Chief Product Owners and Business Strategy Consultants to align business and technology strategies, and ensure realization of business capabilities through Enterprise Architecture
- Resolve architectural uncertainties through prioritization, planning, and execution of architectural sprints and reprioritize Technology Roadmap and portfolio backlogs based on outcomes
- Collaborate with Architects across the Enterprise to ensure standardized, efficient, high-quality, architecturally sound tactical implementations of technology roadmaps
- Responsible for design time (code coverage, complexity, etc.) and runtime (performance stability, scalability) quality of architectural designs and implemented applications and solutions across the Enterprise
- Within or across business area portfolio works to further business goals through evaluation, assessment, and comparison of emergent technology. This may involve prototyping and proof of concept work, as well as in-depth vendor engagement
- Coordinate or participates in tool, technology, and service selection, risk assessments, and sunsetting in conjunction with technical and business stakeholders, ensuring consistency with existing business needs and architectural sustainability
- Ensure that Enterprise Architecture is operational, agile, and measurable and is operable within the context of Continuous Build and Deploy, for both internal and external implementers
- Coordinate the identification and assessment of new and emerging hardware, software, and communication technologies, products, methods, and techniques; evaluate likely relevance of these for the organization
- Provide regular briefings and communications to leadership, management, and staff
- Actively monitor for and seek opportunities, new methods, and trends in IT capabilities and products to the advancement of the organization; stay abreast of external trends and new functionality to be released by third-party/cloud solutions, identifying and socializing opportunities for expanded business applicability; clearly articulate and formally report their benefits
- Recognize potential strategic application of IT and initiate investigation and development of innovative methods of exploiting IT assets
Education/Certifications:- Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent relevant experience; Master's degree preferred
Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of strategic issues and demonstrate authority in the systems development lifecycle. They should have experience in leading value stream mapping, business capability definition, and a solid grasp of the organization's IT infrastructure. Familiarity with ArchiMate and BizzDesign is preferred, along with a sound knowledge of risk assessment and Agile/Lean methodologies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate architecture to both technical and business audiences are essential.
We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details!
