Director, Solution Architecture

Director, Solution Architecture

The OpportunityOffice location: Boston - USAWork arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home); Remote work arrangement is not availableResponsibilities:Lead a team of solution architects aligned to various delivery streams to drive solution architecture for various high-profile initiatives.Responsible for managing and driving the overall performance of the team.Partner with business and IT leaders to understand, prioritize and align solution design roadmap and related deliverables.Ensure the team is actively engaged in all aspects of project life cycle, entrenched in scrum teams and committed to business success.Own and drive the target state architecture maturity, via solution architecture progress, and business & technical platform alignment.Demonstrated ability to guide the team for architectural vision and software quality.Collaborate and incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to drive design decisions and practice maturity.Own and drive the solution architecture program for the segment including backlog prioritization, delivery, managing velocity, realignment, stakeholder communication, etc.Champion solution architecture reviews and process maturity to showcase alignment and adoption of enterprise standards, reduction of technical debt, improved experience, etc.Communicate architecture value in terms of alignment to both functional and non-functional requirements to design & deliver solutions in an

easier, better, faster

manner.Facilitate and contribute to design reviews and provide appropriate feedback.Ensure designs are produced to satisfy conceptual, logical and physical views, and aligns to both segment and global solution architecture assurance standards.Ensure initiatives are driven through various architecture forums and quality gates.Identify complex issues in a timely manner and provide mitigation recommendations to the relevant delivery and business partner leads.Demonstrated leadership abilities in a complex environment in driving operational excellence and best practices.Own and drive articulation of solution architecture metrics, scorecards, dashboards, etc., to demonstrate both alignment and progress of solution architecture practice maturity.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and recent, relevant work experience.Overall information technology experience - 10+ yearsSystems or application development experience - 10+ yearsRequired hands-on experience in any or all including in both backend and front-end - Java, .Net, Web, Mobile, Platform, React, Angular, Azure (preferred) or AWS, AIFinancial services industry experience, especially insurance domain is preferred.Exposure to new technologies, language frameworks, and design patterns.Experience leading a team of technical members including software engineers, architects.Prior experience leading a solution architecture office or program with successful track record is strongly preferred.Prior exposure in lean/agile architecture principles, design authority, etc.Proven storytelling ability to architecture concepts and value to diverse audience, ranging from developers to executive leadership.Proven experience driving and delivering digital efforts with a focus on customer experience, agility, reliability, and quality.Exposure to architecting solutions for cloud - Azure preferred.Exposure to well-architected framework concepts in solution design.Exposure to automation frameworks and their relevance to business agility.Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.Excellent team building and relationship building skills.Excellent time management skills, including multi-tasking and prioritization.Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.Experience articulating the financial and business impact of various solution architecture alternatives, including cost-benefit analysis, TCO, etc.Experience working in an open, highly collaborative team environment.Experience with software development life cycles and technical design principles. (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Disciplined Agile, TOGAF, etc.), certification is a plus.Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.Experience with application rationalization and modernization initiatives.Exposure to financial services industry, specifically life insurance is a plus.Understanding and exposure to security and compliance standards and best practices.When you join our team:We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit

https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

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