Enterprise Architecture & Data Leader

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Stand Together is seeking an entrepreneurial technology leader to establish and lead its enterprise architecture and data function. As a member of the technology leadership team, this leader will shape how technology, data, and AI enable innovation and accelerate impact across the organization. The role will set direction for how systems connect, data is shared, and technology decisions are made, while building architectural foundations, trusted data models, and reusable solutions that help teams innovate and deliver value. The position combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise and business judgment. The leader will establish architecture principles, standards, decision frameworks, and shared data foundations; guide enterprise systems and technology choices; and work with technical and business stakeholders to create secure, scalable solutions. Architecture is expected to enable innovation and team autonomy, rather than create unnecessary barriers. Stand Together is a philanthropic community focused on addressing the root causes of social challenges. Its culture is grounded in Principle Based Management® and emphasizes dignity, openness, bottom-up empowerment, entrepreneurialism, innovation, transformation, humility, and respect.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading enterprise architecture and data capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to translate technology strategy into measurable organizational outcomes.
Deep technical expertise across enterprise architecture, data modeling, data engineering, cloud platforms, system integration, security, and modern AI technologies.
Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, shared data models, reusable technology patterns, and governance practices.
Strong understanding of systems of record, enterprise information models, data quality, lineage, integration, and modern data platforms.
Entrepreneurial, builder-oriented mindset and ability to challenge conventional thinking, navigate ambiguity, and turn strategic ideas into practical solutions.
Exceptional business acumen and executive-level communication skills, including the ability to influence technology direction and align diverse stakeholders.
Sound architectural judgment and confidence making complex technology decisions while balancing innovation, security, cost, scalability, and speed.
Collaborative, principle-driven leadership approach that creates clarity, encourages ownership, and enables teams to make informed decisions independently.
Enthusiasm for Stand Together’s vision and principled approach to problem-solving, and commitment to stewarding its culture.

Nice To Haves

Track record of building or transforming enterprise architecture and data functions that improved technology agility, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
Experience leading architecture strategy in complex, federated, or multi-entity organizations where shared standards coexist with business autonomy.
Deep expertise in AI-enabled architecture, modern data ecosystems, and emerging technologies, with success translating innovation into measurable value.
Experience establishing architectural decision rights, enterprise service catalogs, and automated governance that accelerates delivery.
Proven ability to modernize fragmented technology environments, reduce redundant systems, and create scalable foundations for future growth.
Reputation as a forward-thinking technology leader who inspires innovation, challenges the status quo, and builds partnerships across technical and business teams.
Passion for applying technology and data to meaningful challenges and advancing Stand Together’s mission.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead enterprise architecture principles, reference architectures, decision frameworks, and technology standards.
Define and advance the enterprise data model, including shared definitions, data ownership, quality, lineage, integration, and governance.
Develop reusable architecture patterns, templates, shared services, and automated controls to simplify technology decisions and accelerate delivery.
Establish enterprise-wide frameworks for build, buy, and reuse decisions, including adoption of AI, emerging technologies, and enterprise platforms.
Define authoritative systems of record, guide technology rationalization, and establish architectural decision rights.
Partner with Product, Platform Engineering, Security, Legal, and business leaders to develop practical, secure, and scalable technology and data solutions.
Guide the architecture and integrity of the enterprise service catalog and ensure services are repeatable, well-defined, and designed for efficient delivery.
Turn recurring architecture challenges into scalable solutions, challenge outdated practices, and measure success through adoption, trusted data, faster decisions, and business value.