Director Enterprise Architecture

Summary: Digital agency specializing in web/user experience design, build, and marketing. 20+ years of experience, with clients ranging from government, non-profit, advocacy, and education. Offerings: Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision), 401k, tuition reimbursement, Generous PTO, staff retreats, fully remote , rewarding high-profile client work Are you a visionary leader passionate about technology and its role in driving business success? We're seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our technology landscape. This strategic and hands-on role will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital transformation journey. Your Role: Define the Future: Architect and implement an enterprise architecture methodology tailored to our organization's unique goals and industry. Lead with Vision: Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to senior management on enterprise architecture best practices. Bridge the Gap: Collaborate with business units like operations and engineering to understand their technology needs and challenges. Drive Integration: Champion strategic systems integration to facilitate seamless data exchange and improve decision-making. Champion Standards: Define and implement corporate technology standards to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization. Foster Adoption: Work closely with the Change Enablement Director to drive the adoption of standardized architecture principles and methodologies. Cultivate Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and embrace innovative technologies to propel us forward. Security & Compliance: Foster a secure and compliant environment by establishing enterprise architecture governance processes aligned with industry standards and regulations. Develop and enforce internal IT policies, ensuring employee privacy and responsible technology use. Partner with the engineering team to prepare for FedRAMP compliance, ensuring we meet stringent security requirements. Implement robust information security plans that utilize best practices for assessment, evaluation, and enforcement. People Leadership: Lead with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, fostering a vibrant and inclusive team environment. Oversee an Applications Analyst, providing coaching and development opportunities. Empower your team to create solutions and foster an atmosphere where ownership and accountability flourish. IT Budget & Management: Track progress, analyze data, and showcase the value of enterprise architecture investments to executive management. Define key metrics to measure the success of architecture initiatives. Manage an efficient and secure IT asset management program, optimizing costs throughout the lifecycle. Your Role: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in IT with 3+ years leading enterprise architecture Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, adept at engaging across all levels Solid financial acumen and experience with budget management and contract negotiation Proven track record of developing and motivating IT teams Strong business acumen and ability to bridge the gap between IT and business functions Experience building strong partnerships with stakeholders and vendors Familiarity with IT frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, etc.) and enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) A plus: Enterprise architecture certification (TOGAF) and/or security certification (CISSP) #J-18808-Ljbffr