Enterprise Technical Business Architect

Job ID: 12599-1 - Enterprise Technical Business Architect

This is a 6-12 month contract to hire opening.

Wealth Mgmt related Finance or Property & Casualty insurance is required!

BIG 4 Consulting experience required!

100% Remote but must be currently residing in EST or CST time zone

This is not just a technical Architect, they MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE STRATEGIC ENTERPRISE LEVEL BUSINESS & TECHNICAL FOCUSED PROJECTS AND A MINIMUM OF 10 years in that role!

• Demonstrated experience in Top Down & Bottom Up Technical Business Architecture
• This is NOT a hands-on role like a solution architect, application architect, or data architect> so please do not send candidates like that!!!!!!!!!
• Technically diverse background (Cloud (AWS/Azure), Data, Legacy Sunseting, Applications, cutting-edge technology stacks)
• Operational Model creation, execution, and road-mapping to LOBs for future business capabilities
• Wealth Mgmt related Finance or Property & Casualty insurance is required)
• Must be SME on Referencial Architecture/ Patterns/ Architectural Blue-print for ENTERPRISE LEVEL Strategic initiatives

The Senior Enterprise Architecture (Applications) is responsible for delivering a technology strategy for one or more Lines of Business (LOB) that aligns with the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) Technology Strategy. This role ensures that the solution architecture roadmaps created by LOB architects are in sync with the tailored technology strategy for each LOB. The Director will create a view of the current state technology landscape, identify and address technology gaps by proposing new technologies, and develop a target state technology landscape that aligns with the strategic goals of the LOB.

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Technology Strategy and enablement:
• As a leader, you ll be responsible for delivering and enabling Technology Strategy for various Lines of Businesses within the Hartford.
• Develop and deliver a technology strategy for one or more LOBs in alignment with EA's overall Technology Strategy.
• Ensure solution architecture roadmaps created by LOB architects are aligned with the tailored technology strategy for each LOB.
• Create a view of the current state technology landscape and identify technology gaps.
• Propose new technologies to address identified gaps and create a target state technology landscape.
• Ensure compliance with EA standards and industry regulations
• (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).
• Develop reference architectures to guide LOB architects in integrating new technologies with the existing technology landscape.
• Own and maintain the reference architecture for shared platforms used across the enterprise and ensure consistent adoption across LOBs.
• Drive rationalization of the application portfolio, ensuring each application serves a clear business purpose.
• Conduct comprehensive technology assessments in partnership with LOB architects to evaluate existing and emerging technologies such as GenAI and Blockchain.
• Lead the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine potential impacts on technology strategy.
• Create and maintain EA enablers such as technology standards, reference architecture blueprints, enterprise-level architecture decisions, technology decision trees, and a catalog of reusable reference architecture patterns.
• Facilitate technology selection workshops and proof-of-concept projects to assess the viability and integration of technologies into the business environment.
• Provide expert guidance on the application of new technologies to enhance the operational effectiveness and strategic value of the IT landscape.
• Deliver reference architecture blueprints.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior Enterprise Architects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Years of Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on leading large-scale IT projects and initiatives.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience as an Enterprise Architect within the insurance sector or similar regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams in a complex organizational environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in IT infrastructure, software development, and architecture modeling tools and languages.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze industry trends, business opportunities, and articulate long-term visions and objectives.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and staff.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and offer solutions in complex situations.

Required Education:

• A bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Preferred Education:

• An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly valued.
• Architecture Certification: TOGAF, AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate or Professional, ITIL, or similar certifications are preferred to demonstrate a formal understanding of architecture frameworks.
• Enterprise Architecture Experience: Proven experience in enterprise architecture and technology strategy development.
• Technology Experience- Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies, including AWS Well Architected Framework, deep experience of AWS Compute, Network, Storage and Database services, working knowledge of GenAI patterns and Blockchain technology.
• Reference Architecture - Experience in creating and maintaining reference architectures and technology standards.
• Technology assessment - Ability to conduct comprehensive technology assessments and drive application portfolio rationalization.
• Conducting workshops: Experience in facilitating technology selection workshops and proof-of-concept projects.
• Training skills: Experience in training and mentoring junior architects.

Expected Results

• Delivered A strategic, forward-looking LOB Technology Strategy that drives business value and innovation.
• Delivered a unified Enterprise Technology Strategy that supports the seamless delivery of solutions.
• Enhanced enterprise platform capabilities that meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Fostered an environment of innovation by identifying and integrating cutting-edge technologies that provide a competitive advantage in the market.
• Improved decision-making processes through comprehensive technology assessments, leading to more informed and strategic technology investments.
• Delivered cost savings and optimized resource allocation by selecting technologies that offer the best value and fit for the business needs
• Achieved a high degree of alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives, ensuring that IT investments directly support strategic goals
• Positioned the organization for future growth by building a scalable and flexible technology architecture that can adapt to changing business demands
• Achieved significant reductions in IT operating costs and improved overall business efficiency through simplification and modernization efforts
• Enhanced the organization s agility to respond to market changes and new business opportunities
• Delivered a streamlined IT portfolio with a leaner tech stack, resulting in up to 20% reduction in yearly application costs.
• Facilitated a customer-centric approach to business growth by leveraging technology and innovation trends for ongoing change
• Contributed to a competitive edge in the marketplace by implementing technologies that support differentiated customer experiences.