Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture

The Enterprise Architecture & Data position is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the organization's enterprise architecture and data strategy. This position will lead the development and implementation of a cohesive architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and enabling digital transformation. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, data management principles, and emerging technologies. They will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES  

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning with FLC's business strategy and technology trends.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead the design and evaluation of complex solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Implement and utilize relevant enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Enhance and implement a comprehensive FLC data strategy, encompassing data governance, data quality, data security, and data analytics.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Design and implement a scalable and secure data architecture, supporting data warehousing, data lakes, and business intelligence.
• Develop and implement data quality standards and processes, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by providing access to relevant data and insights.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (CCPA etc.) and implement robust data security measures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to build and lead a high-performing team of enterprise architects and data professionals.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Manage the budget for enterprise architecture and data initiatives.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Lead and manage organizational change related to enterprise architecture and data initiatives.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and data frameworks.
• Expertise in data management principles and practices (e.g., data governance, data quality, data architecture).
• Proficiency in cloud computing, data warehousing, data lakes, and business intelligence technologies.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning).
• Experience with relevant tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, data modeling tools).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive change and innovation.
• Strong business acumen. 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Graduation from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with a master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture and data management, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience with agile methodologies and industry certifications (e.g. Azure/AWS Certified) preferred. Experience in insurance, finance, association, public sector, and/or technology industries is highly encouraged. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 

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