VP, Lead Enterprise Architect

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for design, architecture of large-scale enterprise systems and technical and application projects to direct technology systems in support of organizational requirements. This role will also contribute to the development of enterprise architecture frameworks and assist in aligning IT initiatives with long-term business objectives, while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for design and architecture of large-scale enterprise systems and technical and application projects to best customize technology systems in support of organizational requirements and ensure project plans and budgets remain consistent with organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders, stakeholders, engineers and analysts to under­stand strategic business initiatives, research and understand cutting edge technologies and associated costs to develop technical solutions that satisfy business requirements. 
• Collabo­rate with customers, vendors, industry consultants and senior company leadership to continuously learn and identify opportunities to advance on our business strategy through adoption of new technology. 
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware and software is available for projects and working properly.
• Evaluate technology solutions along with total cost of ownership
• Evolve/update the enterprise architecture based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and upcoming vendor products and solutions.
• Recommend integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms and application infrastructure required to successfully implement a complete solution using best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• This individual should possess knowledge in multiple business and architecture domains, forward thinking, and well-versed in emerging technologies and trends
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills and briefing preparation/delivery skills to present and influence IT and business management team.
• Working knowledge of banking business domains to influence decision making in-line with adhering to the standards of the bank.
• Theoretical and practical expertise in multi-discipline information systems and information technology, including operating systems, systems management, development tools, application program interfaces, database management systems, data warehousing, business intelligence and analyses, development methodologies, transaction processing, messaging software, security, directory services, hardware, telecommunications, and interoperability techniques and standards.
• Possess analytical skills needed to perform system design, analysis and problem solving and to assess the impact of architecture changes on the business, application relationships and information flow.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

7 or more years’ experience commensurate with job function

Bank experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed mainly in a normal office environment.  Noise levels are usually moderate.

HAZARDS

The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting.

This job description may not be all-inclusive.  Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.