Director, Enterprise Architecture

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: The Director of Enterprise Architecture is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and driving the overall technology strategy and architectural vision for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, with a focus on healthcare-specific systems, data, and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring our technology landscape is modern, scalable, and secure while enabling high-quality care and experience for our consumers. Your mission is to lead a team of architects to create and govern an enterprise architecture that aligns technology with our strategic business goals, drives digital transformation, and ensures compliance with all healthcare regulations. This role is eligible for our Flex Persona. For candidates local to our Boston, MA and Hingham MA offices.

Requirements

Healthcare Technology Strategy Deep expertise in creating and executing enterprise-wide technology strategies with a specific focus on healthcare systems, data, and regulatory needs.
Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) that integrate business, information, and technology.
A strategic mindset with the ability to connect technology initiatives to long-term business value in a healthcare payer context.
Technology Leadership & Governance Extensive experience leading architecture review boards and governance processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations like HIPAA.
Strong knowledge of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and contemporary architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, APIs).
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior architects with expertise in healthcare.
Establish and operationalize a Technology Executive Council to drive strategic technology alignment and decision-making across the enterprise.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence Exceptional ability to build relationships and influence senior executives, cross functional leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
Proven skills in stakeholder management, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical and business audiences.
Experience driving significant digital transformation initiatives related to member engagement, provider collaboration, and population health management.
Financial Acumen & Value Measurement Proven experience in developing and managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and financial planning for technology investments.
Demonstrated ability to create and manage frameworks for measuring the business value, ROI, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of technology initiatives.
Experience in providing financial analysis and business case development for major technology decisions to support executive-level approvals.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or IT leadership, with a focus on the healthcare industry.
5+ years of experience in a senior leadership and people management capacity.
Strong understanding of healthcare-specific systems and data, including EHRs, claims processing systems, and member engagement platforms.
Deep familiarity with healthcare regulations & mandates, including HIPAA, HITECH, CMS Interoperability.
Exceptional executive presence, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) are strongly preferred; healthcare-specific certifications (e.g., CPHIMS) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, and govern the enterprise architecture strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring its alignment with business goals and healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Lead and manage a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Lead the development and maintenance of the target state architecture for the organization, creating a clear roadmap to transition from the current state to the future state.
Define and enforce standards for all architecture artifacts, including models, diagrams, and documentation, to ensure consistency and clarity across the enterprise.
Establish and oversee the Architecture Review Board and other governance processes to ensure all projects comply with architecture standards, policies, and procedures.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends in healthcare, including Generative AI, Interoperability, and personalized experience, and develop strategies for their adoption.
Partner with senior leaders to understand strategic drivers and translate them into actionable architectural designs and technology solutions.
Drive technology lifecycle management, from evaluation and selection of new technologies to the rationalization and retirement of legacy systems.
Ensure architecture quality and compliance by conducting regular reviews, security audits, and risk assessments.
Develop and manage the architecture budget and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of resources and analyzing the ROI of technology investments.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations on technology strategy, architectural initiatives, and their business impact to both technology and business leadership.

Benefits

It is our mission at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to foster a culture that enables associates to do their best work while living happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer you a variety of ways to support your best physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

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