Lead Enterprise Architect

Lead Enterprise Architect
Long Term Contract - (25 Hours/ week)

NYC, NY - Remote 

The Lead Enterprise Architect provides senior‑level leadership to stabilise and mature the Enterprise Architecture function. This role oversees Corporate Products EA, Transportation EA, and Business Architecture teams, establishes governance, aligns EA with modernization and AI‑assisted delivery.

Key Responsibilities

EA Leadership and Stabilization

Provide day‑to‑day leadership for EA teams (Corporate Products, Transportation, Business Architecture).

Establish operational rhythm: stand ups, intake triage, prioritisation, architecture decision support.

Mentor architects and elevate architectural thinking across product teams.

EA Governance and Operating Model

Define and implement lightweight EA governance, standards, and engagement models.

Establish architecture review processes and decision frameworks.

Modernization and AI Alignment

Align EA with modernization initiatives.

Integrate AI‑driven architecture methods into EA workflows.

Assess EA team capabilities and gaps.

Required Skills and Experience (with Years)

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

Enterprise Architecture Leadership – 15+ years. Leading EA teams, defining frameworks, establishing governance, and driving enterprise‑wide architecture programs.

EA Frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, BEA, ETP) – 10+ years. Applying structured architecture methods in complex environments.

Systems Engineering and Modernization

Systems Engineering – 15+ years. Designing and modernizing large‑scale systems across multiple domains.

Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) – 7+ years. Leading cloud transitions, modernization, and secure cloud adoption.

Zero Trust Architecture (NIST ZT) – 5+ years. Implementing cybersecurity mitigation aligned to modern enterprise standards.

Microservices/SOA Architecture – 10+ years. Designing service‑oriented and microservices‑based systems.

AI‑Driven Architecture

AI Integration in Architecture Methods – 3+ years. Applying AI to architecture products, modernization workflows, and decision support.