Enterprise Architect Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Enterprise Architect Director in Tallahassee, FL.

Summary:
In an outsourcing environment, the Director, Enterprise Architecture leads the implementation of enterprise architecture, enterprise architecture governance structure and ongoing refinement activities. The candidate works closely with service providers to ensure their in-scope technical solutions are consistent with enterprise's business strategy and architecture.

Duties:
* Works closely with business unit performance managers and quality assurance staff to review service provider problems, to analyze and validate the accuracy of information and the feasibility of solutions, assuring the appropriate balance of enterprise business, information, technical and solution architectures
* May troubleshoot performance issues and resolve problems with service providers
* Analyzes technology industry and market trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies in the area of expertise to determine potential impacts to business unit service requests and service provider proposals
* Keeps current on the participating business unit strategies and advises when solutions may or may not be leveraged across the enterprise
* Understands the value of technology in the enterprise's business processes, works with service providers to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction and improved efficiencies and reviews service provider solutions

At a minimum, the Consultant shall:
Lead, advise, consult, and collaborate with the Agency on topics such as:
* Implementation of enterprise architecture, the enterprise architecture governance structure and ongoing refinement activities
* Strategic Roadmap Implementation planning activities
* Legacy Systems transition, cutover, and sunset planning activities
* Technical Documentation (T1-T8) maintenance activities
* Vendor Task Order estimates and designs

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of technical architecture design and deployment experience, including systems lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations
* 10+ years of providing advice on Technical Roadmaps and associated artifacts
* 5+ years of leadership experience managing large, cross-functions teams and projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders
* 5+ years of Health & Human Services (HHS) experience
* Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of peers and key stakeholders; Mobilize and motivate teams; Set direction and approach; resolve conflict; Deliver tough messages with grace; Execute with limited information and ambiguity
* Ability to navigate matrix organizations effectively
* Results-oriented, diligent, and works with a sense of urgency. Assertive, responsible for their own work (self-directed), have a strong affinity for defining work in deliverables, and be willing to commit to deadlines
* Influential, focused, and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
* Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity, poise, maturity, and precision both written and verbal
* Proven experience with telecommuting within a team environment
* Ability to leverage remote collaboration tools efficiently and effectively
* Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; Balancing strategic alignment with technology roadmap and emerging industry trends with practical delivery
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent stakeholder-facing and internal communication skills
* Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
* Ability to build consensus across teams, with staff and leadership
* Ability to effectively conduct meetings, both formal and informal
* Requires minimal direction from leadership

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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