W2 ONLY - NO C2C - Lead Enterprise Architect - JA

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement long-term technology strategies.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a large team of architects.
• Communication: Convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation: Drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges.
• Understand and manage architectural budgets and financial constraints.

Job Description:
Senior/Lead Architect: Visionary Lead Architect to spearhead a dynamic team of over 20 architects across diverse domains and cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will be driving innovation across diverse domains from legacy to the cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for architectural excellence and a strategic thinker, adept at seamlessly aligning technology strategies with business goals.

Daily Tasks Performed:

• Manage Architectural Services Objectives. Define, track, and achieve architectural services objectives to ensure alignment with business goals and project requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of 20+ architects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on technology strategies.
• Oversee design and implementation of scalable, secure solutions across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Drive innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular reviews of architectural designs.
• Manage resource allocation and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Foster continuous improvement and professional development.
• Track and resolve architectural issues and prioritize tasks.
• Manage architect assignments and demand.
• Track risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies.
• Act as a visionary and strategist for long-term architectural goals.
• Oversee the architectural budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.
• Manage relationships with vendor partners to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for team and vendor partners to ensure the effectiveness of architecture services.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on architectural progress, challenges, and achievements.

What will this person be working on:
Projects, Portfolios, Enhancements of AHFC, HCFI, AHM, etc. Apps

Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'
Technologies and Platforms:

• Cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
• Enterprise architecture
• Software development
• Infrastructure
• Databases
• DevOps practices
• Microservices and containerization
• Security and compliance
• Data analytics and AI/ML
• Mobile and web applications
• Salesforce
• Automotive
• Captive finance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture and technology leadership.
• Extensive experience across multiple domains and technologies.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and best practices.
• Experience in Salesforce, automotive, captive finance, and data analytics sectors is preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and adopt new technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Relevant certifications are highly desirable.