Director, Architecture

Western Governors University • Salt Lake City, UT

2d

About The Position

The Director of Architecture is part of a forward-thinking team that leverages innovative technology, data-driven insights, and personalized learning pathways to create a truly life-changing educational experience. This leader will use their proven expertise to drive technology strategy and deliver microservices and event-based architecture while leading our Solutions Architecture team. In this role, you will be a strategic, innovative thinker who can align technology solutions with business goals, drive innovation, and set the vision for long-term technology transformation. You will play a key role in shaping our technology landscape, leading architecture governance, and collaborating with senior leadership to ensure our architecture supports the organization’s strategic objectives. This individual will develop deep expertise across the domains that EdTech supports—Pre (enrollment), Intake, Learn, Assess, and Post (graduation or completion). They will skillfully balance when to dive deep and provide hands-on technical guidance versus when to operate at a higher, strategic level.

Requirements

• 15+ years in technology delivery, including 8+ years in leadership and 5+ years in enterprise architecture
• Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-wide technology strategy in complex organizations
• Deep expertise in SOA, microservices, API design, and enterprise integration patterns
• Strong background in architecture governance, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and technology standards
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing teams and vendors

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or Cloud Architecture
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy to support business agility, scalability, and growth
• Lead technology strategy, driving modern microservices, event-driven, and SOA-based architecture
• Establish and oversee architecture governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
• Partner with senior leadership to align technology investments with long-term business objectives
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including modernization, API strategy, data, and automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security to deliver integrated solutions
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing architecture team while fostering innovation and accountability

Benefits

• bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
• flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
• 11 paid holidays
• other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed