Enterprise Architect

Apply a combination of business process analysis and technical knowledge to develop enterprise architectural deliverables that identify and describe the relationships among functions, data, applications and technology at various levels of the organization. Perform individual assignments and lead project teams composed of Business Analyst, Systems Engineers and Research Specialist. Analyze systems and technology integration requirements across multiple applications and organizations. Communicate and work closely with process and system owners, IT management, peers, and technical staff to ensure the relevance of architecture and system designs to business process requirements.
Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product. Act as an advisor to management and technology stakeholders on advanced technical research studies and applications.
This position reports to the Director, Enterprise Architecture.

\tJob Description
\tResponsible for IT Strategy and Capability Roadmap development
\tMaintain a view of current state and future state architectures
\tProvides technical guidance and renders decisions regarding Information Technology (IT) designs and engineering.
\tMaintains standards for system documentation.
\tDevelops and implements Enterprise-wide and cross-functional Integration Solutions.
\tResearches and recommends new industry IT models, management strategies and effective resource utilization models.
\tMonitors, benchmarks and reports progress and performance of systems management and service levels.
\tConducts technology reviews and audits that ensure computer systems are built to architecture principles, follow Enterprise standards and are optimized to maximum efficiency.
\tInterfaces with external business partners, vendors and subcontractors on issues of interoperability.
\tPromotes technology security.
\tParticipate in Architecture assessments and reviews.
\tLeadership Accountability Statement: Situational leader with enterprise scope directing cross-functional teams.
\tModels sound leadership and enables local decision making; provides mentoring, feedback and recognition; assesses and assures the deployment of qualified employees; organizes learning venues; assures the application and assessment of skills learned.
\tAdministers company policies fairly.
\tMeasures may include: - Observation - Solicited and unsolicited staff feedback - Employee satisfaction results -
\tProgress toward a learning organization.
\tAdditionally, the incumbent in this position is responsible for reporting on the enterprise technology investment portfolio.
\tCompliance Statement: Complies with laws, regulations and policies, and takes reasonable steps to assure that constituents know and understand the laws, regulations and policies that pertain to the organizational unit's business and takes reasonable steps to assure that constituents conform accordingly.
\tAdditional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Basic Qualifications:
\tBachelor s degree from and accredited college or university preferred, or relevant work experience required.
\t10+ years professional business experience in Applications Development and Distributed operations developing and implementing enterprise systems
\t2+ years experience in a leveraged services or lifecycle management function.
\tExperience using architectural modeling tools and constructs
\tExperience with briefing senior management and customers on status
Additional Qualifications
\tPrefer an advanced degree or other professional certification in Management Information Systems.
\tExperience in a Healthcare or managed care setting
\t5+ years of supervisory experience, specifically supervising professional
\tExperience producing application and technology roadmaps
\tPractical experience designing integration (EAI) solutions, constructing n-tier applications, and delivering complex technology solutions in a large corporate environment.
\tKnowledge of Database Management Systems
\tDemonstrated abilities in Verbal and Written communication skills
\tExperience in a Healthcare or managed care setting
Knowledge:
\tKnowledge of Distributed computing and/or Cloud environments
\tSound understanding of APIs, Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services
\tKnowledge of J2EE and/or .NET Skills and Abilities
\tHealthcare payer Domain knowledge will be desirable
\tStrong project management and leadership skills
\tGood vendor relationship management and negotiation skills
\tGood interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff

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