S&P Global · 1 month ago
Head of Architecture Community & Governance
US - NY NYC - 55 WATER ST 35 HRS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$221K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expS&P Global is a leading organization in providing essential intelligence, and they are seeking a Head of Architecture Community & Governance to lead their newly established Enterprise Architecture office. This role involves establishing governance mechanisms, fostering an architecture community, and aligning technology with business needs to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Establish and run formal governance mechanisms, including an Enterprise-wide Architecture Review Board (EARB), Technical Design Authority (TDA), and other critical processes to embed standardised architectural governance across the Divisions
Drive operational execution of these bodies, ensuring compliance with architecture standards, and documentation of critical technical decisions
Activate and grow the architecture community of practice to promote shared standards and practices as well as build a network of architects with shared ways of working, tools, and frameworks
Own communication strategy to build the architecture community and foster an Innovation culture
Provide strategic guidance and ensure consistency of all architecture artifacts, adhering to future state standards for EA artifacts and ensure alignment across Divisions and architecture domains
Form important partnerships across the enterprise, both internal and external, to facilitate collaboration and stay informed of new capabilities and emerging technology trends
Support the development, maintenance, and governance of the newly established enterprise architecture function
Lead stakeholder engagement across business and technology leadership
Support the architecture across major domains: business, application, data, and infrastructure/technology (cloud, edge, streaming, SaaS/PaaS)
Drive alignment with new acquisition/integration (M&A) initiatives to ensure smooth architectural integration of new businesses, participating in due diligence as necessary
Establish and run Centers of Excellence as the Enterprise Architecture function maturity evolves
Contribute to architectural effectiveness reporting to track key metrics such adherence to approved standards, measuring the reduction of technical debt logged via the ARB process, and evaluating the level of engagement and adoption of shared knowledge and training within the community
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of established architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Gartner or Zachman) and their application in driving enterprise-level standards and compliance
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior Product, Technology, and Business leaders to align technology & architectural decisions with investment prioritization
Critically a focus on servant leadership, ensuring that EA is not perceived as an ivory tower practice
Deep expertise in one or more core architectural domains: Data Architecture, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Microservices, or API-led architecture
Strategic partnership lens, with understanding of entire data & software lifecycle to enable comprehensive support of Divisional needs
Significant, hands-on experience with major Enterprise Architecture management tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardoq, Alfabet, or equivalent)
Experience in media/information services or related domain highly desirable (e.g., content delivery, subscription models, rights/licensing systems, realtime analytics, digital platforms)
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related fields, with a proven ability to establish governance frameworks and lead architectural initiatives that drive business value and compliance
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline; Master's or MBA is a plus. Relevant architecture certifications desirable
Significant experience operating or chairing a formal Architecture Review Board (ARB), compliance activities (including exception and exemption handling) or equivalent technical governance body in a large, global organization
Extensive experience in setting up best practices for architecture & Design principles, Solution guidelines and business case formats, etc., to align diverse teams to a unified & common platform
Advanced analytical skills to analyze the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend practical solutions for improvement
Identify organizational requirements for resources (financial, skill, and process resources), as well as structures & cultural change necessary to support the Enterprise Architecture function
Advanced analytical and reasoning skills to analyse functional requirements and provide data backed decisions on Buy Vs Build Vs Host
Experience in managing large-scale projects and organizational change initiatives to navigate implementation challenges and ensure effective governance processes
Demonstrated ability to identify and quantify organizational requirements for resources (financial, skill, and process resources), structures, and cultural change necessary to effectively support the Enterprise Architecture function
Effective communication and networking skills, capable of fostering an innovative culture, engage architecture community of practice and drive adoption of new processes
Strong people leadership skills with ability to mentor, and work the Divisional technical teams on architectural artefacts, a focus on continual learning
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
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