Director - Enterprise Technology & Architecture

Title: Director, Enterprise Technology & Architecture
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Type: FTE, Direct Hire
Base Salary Range: Up to $225k

An industry leading Health Insurer is seeking a Director, Enterprise Technology & Architecture. This senior leadership role will guide enterprise technology direction & strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, industry advancements, and best practices. As a strategic thought leader, you will oversee the development of enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and technology strategies while fostering innovation and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic workshops with senior leadership to define and execute technology roadmaps and investment strategies that align with the organization's goals.
• Stay ahead of emerging technology trends, incorporating industry best practices to enhance business and IT capabilities.
• Spearhead the development and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture documentation, including roadmaps, technical blueprints, and architecture standards.
• Identify and lead technology rationalization efforts, guiding the evaluation and selection of new technologies.
• Establish and optimize IT governance frameworks, including the Architecture Review Board, ensuring robust oversight of architecture and technology initiatives.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop technology standards, manage lifecycle processes, and mitigate obsolescence risks.
• Manage vendor relationships, stay informed on industry developments, and lead the evaluation of potential vendors.
• Oversee the RFP and RFQ processes, supporting vendor contract negotiations and renewals.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of technical architects, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Provide mentorship and coaching, promoting professional growth and excellence within the team.

Skills Needed:

• 15+ years in enterprise technology strategy, architecture, and governance; with 5-7 years in leadership roles focused on team development and management.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Proven track record in developing and executing technology strategies aligned with business needs.
• Strong experience in IT governance and risk management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT).
• Experience with RFP/RFI processes and vendor assessments, negotiations, and contract management.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• TOGAF, PMP, or Cloud Architecture certifications.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities to manage and inspire teams.
• Deep understanding of microservices, container platforms, APIs, data engineering platforms, cloud data warehousing, and robotic process automation.
• Experience integrating hybrid cloud solutions and public cloud into traditional IT infrastructure.

To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com