MSys Inc
Enterprise Architect - Hybrid - w2 or only
MSys Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job summary:
Title:
Enterprise Architect - Hybrid - w2 or 1099 only
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Length and terms:
Long term - w2 or 1099
Position created on 11/12/2024 06:36 pm
Job description:
Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person *** Very long term project expect to go for 4+ years
w2 or 1099 *** Hybrid
Position Overview
will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. You will lead the evolution and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise architecture that aligns with GDOTs strategic goals and enables efficient, effective, and innovative transportation solutions. Your work will directly support GDOTs mission by leveraging technology to enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility across Georgias transportation system. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Officer.
Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be expected to be onsite via a hybrid schedule. (2 3 days onsite Exact days TBD). W
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and maintain a forward thinking enterprise architecture strategy that supports GDOTs mission and objectiveS
Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business goals and transportation needs
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the IT division
Ensure that all architectural decisions and initiatives contribute to GDOTs strategic goals of safety, system preservation, project delivery, mobility, and employee development
Support and Shepherd the IT division in its role as a critical enabler of GDOTs mission, identifying opportunities to leverage technology for transformative impact
Stakeholder Engagement
Gather requirements and insights from diverse stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and frontline staff
Facilitate collaborative decision making processes to ensure all voices are heard and considered in architectural decisions
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive technology adoption and success
Engage with transportation experts to understand how technology can best support GDOTs mission of innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility
Act as a bridge between IT and other GDOT divisions, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with operational needs
Collaborative Standards Development and Implementation
Facilitate the co creation of enterprise architecture standards and best practices through inclusive, cross functional workshops and working groups
Foster a culture of shared ownership in architectural standards by involving stakeholders from various departments in the development process
Guide the establishment of flexible governance processes that encourage adherence to standards while allowing for innovation and agility
Lead regular, collaborative reviews of standards to ensure they evolve with emerging technologies and changing business needs
Ensure that architectural standards align with and support GDOTs goals, particularly in streamlining processes and improving access for small businesses
Develop and implement strategies to communicate the value and benefits of standards across the organization, encouraging voluntary adoption
Research and Innovation Initiatives
Spearhead research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and their potential applications within GDOT
Organize and facilitate proof of concept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in realworld scenarios
Lead hackathons and innovation challenges that bring together diverse teams to solve complex transportation problems
Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of technological advancements
Create and maintain an innovation lab or sandbox environment where teams can experiment with new technologies and approaches
Develop a framework for evaluating and scaling successful POCs and hackathon outcomes into enterprise wide solutions
Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation across the IT division and broader GDOT organization
Solution Architecture Support
Mentor and guide Solutions Architects, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed
Collaborate with Solutions Architects to align their work with the broader enterprise architecture vision
Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross pollination of ideas between different architectural teams
Ensure that solution architectures contribute to GDOTs goals of project delivery and mobility enhancement.
Technology Enablement
Develop and implement training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of GDOT IT staff
Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on GDOTs operations
Lead proof of concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoption
Focus on technologies that can enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility in Georgias transportation system
Champion the role of IT as a strategic enabler, demonstrating how technology drives GDOTs mission forward
Communication and Change Management
Articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non technical audiences
Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new architectural approaches
Create and maintain documentation to support the understanding and implementation of enterprise architecture principles
Communicate how architectural initiatives support GDOTs vision of increasing Georgias competitiveness through transportation leadership
Promote the value of IT initiatives in enabling GDOTs mission across the organization
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Masters degree preferred
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
Proven track record of leading large scale digital transformation initiatives
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT
Knowledge of transportation systems and smart city concepts is a plus
Demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organizational missions and goals
Experience in positioning IT as a strategic enabler in large organizations
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) 10 Years
Highly Desired Skills:
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors 10 Years
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT 8 Years
Contact the recruiter working on this position:
The recruiter working on this position is Rohit(Shaji Team) Bala
His/her contact number is His/her contact email is rohit@msysinc.com
Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.
Title:
Enterprise Architect - Hybrid - w2 or 1099 only
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Length and terms:
Long term - w2 or 1099
Position created on 11/12/2024 06:36 pm
Job description:
Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person *** Very long term project expect to go for 4+ years
w2 or 1099 *** Hybrid
Position Overview
will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. You will lead the evolution and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise architecture that aligns with GDOTs strategic goals and enables efficient, effective, and innovative transportation solutions. Your work will directly support GDOTs mission by leveraging technology to enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility across Georgias transportation system. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Officer.
Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be expected to be onsite via a hybrid schedule. (2 3 days onsite Exact days TBD). W
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and maintain a forward thinking enterprise architecture strategy that supports GDOTs mission and objectiveS
Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business goals and transportation needs
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the IT division
Ensure that all architectural decisions and initiatives contribute to GDOTs strategic goals of safety, system preservation, project delivery, mobility, and employee development
Support and Shepherd the IT division in its role as a critical enabler of GDOTs mission, identifying opportunities to leverage technology for transformative impact
Stakeholder Engagement
Gather requirements and insights from diverse stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and frontline staff
Facilitate collaborative decision making processes to ensure all voices are heard and considered in architectural decisions
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive technology adoption and success
Engage with transportation experts to understand how technology can best support GDOTs mission of innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility
Act as a bridge between IT and other GDOT divisions, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with operational needs
Collaborative Standards Development and Implementation
Facilitate the co creation of enterprise architecture standards and best practices through inclusive, cross functional workshops and working groups
Foster a culture of shared ownership in architectural standards by involving stakeholders from various departments in the development process
Guide the establishment of flexible governance processes that encourage adherence to standards while allowing for innovation and agility
Lead regular, collaborative reviews of standards to ensure they evolve with emerging technologies and changing business needs
Ensure that architectural standards align with and support GDOTs goals, particularly in streamlining processes and improving access for small businesses
Develop and implement strategies to communicate the value and benefits of standards across the organization, encouraging voluntary adoption
Research and Innovation Initiatives
Spearhead research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and their potential applications within GDOT
Organize and facilitate proof of concept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in realworld scenarios
Lead hackathons and innovation challenges that bring together diverse teams to solve complex transportation problems
Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of technological advancements
Create and maintain an innovation lab or sandbox environment where teams can experiment with new technologies and approaches
Develop a framework for evaluating and scaling successful POCs and hackathon outcomes into enterprise wide solutions
Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation across the IT division and broader GDOT organization
Solution Architecture Support
Mentor and guide Solutions Architects, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed
Collaborate with Solutions Architects to align their work with the broader enterprise architecture vision
Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross pollination of ideas between different architectural teams
Ensure that solution architectures contribute to GDOTs goals of project delivery and mobility enhancement.
Technology Enablement
Develop and implement training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of GDOT IT staff
Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on GDOTs operations
Lead proof of concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoption
Focus on technologies that can enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility in Georgias transportation system
Champion the role of IT as a strategic enabler, demonstrating how technology drives GDOTs mission forward
Communication and Change Management
Articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non technical audiences
Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new architectural approaches
Create and maintain documentation to support the understanding and implementation of enterprise architecture principles
Communicate how architectural initiatives support GDOTs vision of increasing Georgias competitiveness through transportation leadership
Promote the value of IT initiatives in enabling GDOTs mission across the organization
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Masters degree preferred
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
Proven track record of leading large scale digital transformation initiatives
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT
Knowledge of transportation systems and smart city concepts is a plus
Demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organizational missions and goals
Experience in positioning IT as a strategic enabler in large organizations
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) 10 Years
Highly Desired Skills:
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors 10 Years
Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT 8 Years
Contact the recruiter working on this position:
The recruiter working on this position is Rohit(Shaji Team) Bala
His/her contact number is His/her contact email is rohit@msysinc.com
Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.