Senior Technology Strategist / Enterprise Architect (Contract)

Connect Centric • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Connect Centric is seeking a Senior Technology Strategist / Enterprise Architect to lead technology assessment and strategy work for clients. The role partners with executives, IT staff, and business teams to assess current technology environments and recommend future-state architecture, integration strategies, and prioritized technology roadmaps. The position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated in early 2027, with work expected to begin shortly after.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, or IT consulting.
• Led at least two technology assessments or strategic technology roadmaps for associations, professional societies, or nonprofit membership organizations.
• Working knowledge of association business models, including membership, education and professional development, credentialing, events, publications, sponsorships, and member engagement.
• Hands-on experience with association management systems (AMS), learning management systems (LMS), website content management systems (CMS), and e-commerce platforms.
• Experience designing data integration and reporting approaches across cloud (SaaS) platforms.
• Experience estimating implementation costs, timelines, and staffing for technology initiatives.
• Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership or a board.

Nice To Haves

• TOGAF or similar architecture certification.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience planning member-facing digital experiences, such as website redesigns or member portals.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with executives, IT staff, and business teams.
• Assess current systems, integrations, data flows, workflows, and project risks.
• Build systems inventories and integration maps.
• Recommend future-state technology architecture and integration strategy.
• Develop technology roadmaps that address priorities, sequencing, estimated timing and costs, dependencies, risks, and staffing needs.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and boards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed