Associate Vice President, Enterprise Chief Architect Greater Des Moines, IA Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President, Enterprise Chief Architect to lead the evolution of its enterprise target-state technology architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business and technology strategies into architecture principles, designs, and roadmaps that support modernization, simplification, and investment decisions. This role involves overseeing the enterprise architecture practice, establishing governance frameworks, and partnering with various technology teams to ensure architectural consistency and interoperability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a Master's degree or equivalent experience, and over 15 years of progressive technology experience, with a focus on enterprise architecture leadership. Key responsibilities for the Associate Vice President, Enterprise Chief Architect include defining and maintaining the enterprise target-state technology architecture, developing integrated architecture roadmaps, and establishing architecture principles and standards. The role also requires leading a federated architecture governance framework, providing guidance on major technology investments, and evaluating emerging technologies. The candidate should have a strong background in technology, including full lifecycle experience as a senior-level architect, and possess effective communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills. Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Architecture certifications are preferred, and the role demands a commitment to the company's shared values and internal control processes.

Hiring Company

Sammons Financial Group Companies