Chief Architect

Client is a world leading Private Equity firm headquartered in Boston.

This is a full time, permanent role.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will be spearheading the formation of an Enterprise Architecture team. The person will report to a Sr. VP in the Information Technology team and will drive enterprise-wide architecture decisions related to software development and application standards across all lines of business.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to syndicate, influence and achieve results in a matrixed environment.
• Expert communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences that include peers, partners, and IT and Business management
• Experience in financial services or collaboration platforms as used in management consulting, legal, investment banking, and private equity firms.
• Expertise in designing and building Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence and Collaboration applications
• Advanced degree / certification (e.g., MB.A. or Advanced Technology Degree) preferred
• 8-10 years experience in software development and technology implementation
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the overall design and engineering lead for the enterprise, responsible for leading architecture strategy, vision, systems integration and technology selection processes
- Owns Enterprise Framework
- Drive software governance
• Has business and technical expertise as the incumbent will work with users and application development teams to understand and jointly craft technology strategy, application architectures and engineering solutions as required
• Works with all application development managers and project teams to create solutions architectures and system designs that align business needs with target state architectures
• Sets the overall guidelines, standards and architectural principles for architecting solutions across the application portfolio
- Manages the governance of these standards at the program and project level
- Drives analysis regarding emerging technologies and translate implications of the new technology into an effective IT vision and assesses design decisions impacts lines of business, and is an integral part of the decision making process along with senior management.
• Owns and operates the Architecture/Design Review process, evaluating all significant application, data and infrastructure projects and production systems
- Design recommendations are made to project and application development teams.
- Design issues are resolved via coordinated interaction with the AD teams.
• Drives technology selection process and manages the software and tech stack
• Works in conjunction with the Production Services team to ensure hardware/software compatibility
• Provides oversight and direction of technology & vendor solution BUY/HOLD/SELL list
• Drives concepts/architectures over long time horizons. (18-24 month planning horizons)
• Identifies risks associated with the enterprise architecture and various technologies
• Provides guidance in industry trends and vendor practice
• Establishes and maintains a profile as a technology leader both inside and outside of the firm



Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.