Director of Enterprise Architecture ( Applications)

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Director of Enterprise Architecture (Applications) is responsible for delivering a technology strategy for one or more Lines of Business (LOB) that aligns with the overall Enterprise Architecture (EA) Technology Strategy. This role ensures that the solution architecture roadmaps created by LOB architects are in sync with the tailored technology strategy for each LOB. The Director will create a view of the current state technology landscape, identify and address technology gaps by proposing new technologies, and develop a target state technology landscape that aligns with the strategic goals of the LOB. This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on leading large-scale IT projects and initiatives.
Industry Experience: Prior experience as an Enterprise Architect within the insurance sector or similar regulated industries is highly desirable.
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams in a complex organizational environment.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in IT infrastructure, software development, and architecture modeling tools and languages.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze industry trends, business opportunities, and articulate long-term visions and objectives.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and staff.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and offer solutions in complex situations.
Required Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Enterprise Architecture Experience: Proven experience in enterprise architecture and technology strategy development.
Technology Experience- Strong understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework and deep experience with AWS Compute, Network, Storage, and Database services.
GCP Cloud Architecture: Expertise in GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, VPC networking, IAM, and GCP security best practices.
Agentic AI Architecture- Expertise in one of the following frameworks -LangChain & LangGraph or Google ADK and Agentic AI design patterns using GCP or AWS technology stack such as Vertex AI or Bedrock.
Reference Architecture - Experience in creating and maintaining reference architectures and technology standards.
Technology assessment - Ability to conduct comprehensive technology assessments and drive application portfolio rationalization.
Conducting workshops: Experience in facilitating technology selection workshops and proof-of-concept projects.
Training skills: Experience in training and mentoring junior architects.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly valued.
Architecture Certification: TOGAF, AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate or Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect or similar certifications are preferred to demonstrate a formal understanding of architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Technology Strategy and Enablement: As a leader, you’ll be responsible for delivering and enabling Technology Strategy for various Lines of Businesses within the Hartford.
Develop and deliver a technology strategy for one or more LOBs in alignment with EA's overall Technology Strategy.
Ensure solution architecture roadmaps created by LOB architects are aligned with the tailored technology strategy for each LOB.
Create a view of the current state technology landscape and identify technology gaps.
Propose new technologies (BPM, BPA, LCAP, IPaaS, RPA, Blockchain, GenAI and Agentic AI etc.) to address identified gaps and create a target state technology landscape.
Ensure compliance with EA standards and industry regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).
Develop reference architectures to guide LOB architects in integrating new technologies with the existing technology landscape.
Own and maintain the reference architecture for shared platforms used across the enterprise and ensure consistent adoption across LOBs.
Drive rationalization of the application portfolio, ensuring each application serves a clear business purpose.
Conduct comprehensive technology assessments in partnership with LOB architects to evaluate existing and emerging technologies and frameworks for GenAI, Agentic AI and Blockchain capabilities.
Lead analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine potential impacts on technology strategy.
Create and maintain EA enablers such as technology standards, reference architecture blueprints, enterprise-level architecture decisions, technology decision trees, and a catalog of reusable reference architecture patterns.
Facilitate technology selection workshops and proof-of-concept projects to assess the viability and integration of technologies into the business environment.
Provide expert guidance on the application of new technologies to enhance the operational effectiveness and strategic value of the IT landscape.
Deliver reference architecture blueprints supported by reference implementations.
Provide training and mentoring to junior Enterprise Architects.