Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Engineering and Support, the purpose of this role is to act as the senior design influence within the CLS technology team. He/she is expected to partner and lead with existing subject matter experts in technology architecture providing thought leadership to technical strategy, including driving product roadmaps, reviewing and analyzing current architecture and its ability to support strategic objectives.

Requirements

Practical experience in a senior solution architect role designing, integrating and managing complex technology solutions, preferably within financial services.
An expert in applying and developing robust enterprise architecture processes and methodologies for effective technical governance
Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal
Skilled in analysis and interpretation of large, complex IT/technology products and services including modeling, graphical representations and abstractions.
Ability to organize complex technology solutions, that include specific technology deliverables, roadmaps, timelines, operational requirements and budgets impacts
Ability to create cloud-based architectural patterns and solutions at an enterprise level
Experience with at least three of the following domains: cloud, analytics, data management, infrastructure, access channels, security, applications, software engineering, networking, or systems integration preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in senior stakeholder management and influencing, up to and including C-suite
Ability to work within a highly regulated complex IT environment on mission critical systems with globally distributed teams and tight timelines

Nice To Haves

Architecture Certification (TOGAF, CITA, RHCA etc)

Responsibilities

Engage with senior business and IT leaders to develop a macro view of current and future state of business and technology architecture closely aligned to the business strategy.
Advises and recommends enterprise architecture strategies, processes and methodologies.
Research and assess potential technology target state solutions on the market in alignment with strategic direction.
Develops & maintains CLS’ enterprise architecture including IT roadmaps and strategies
Defines and governs enterprise architectural principles and standards by which technology solutions and designs are developed.
Provides Enterprise Architecture oversight to delivery projects ensuring alignment to strategy, identifying risks and proposing any mitigations
Create and present technology strategy and target state to internal and external clients and stakeholders
Provide support to IT Architects and other technology teams working on delivery projects to ensure new systems are integrated into the existing architecture in an optimized and strategic manner.
Architectural leadership in the resolutions of inter-program and inter-project issues.

Benefits

25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
Annual flu vaccinations.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.