S&P Global · 1 month ago
Head of Architecture Strategy
US - NY NYC - 55 WATER ST 35 HRS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$221K/yr - $325K/yr
15+ years expS&P Global is a leading organization that provides essential intelligence across various sectors. They are seeking a Head of Architecture Strategy to lead the newly established Enterprise Architecture office, focusing on aligning technology and business functions to enhance AI readiness and drive measurable business value through architecture governance and innovation strategies.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
Responsibilities
Support the development, maintenance, and governance of enterprise-wide architectures across business, capability, information, technical, and solution domains
Collaborate with senior executives to define the enterprise architecture vision and strategy
Translate business and digital strategies into actionable transformation roadmaps and architecture frameworks
Guide and govern the delivery of architecture guidance to project teams and establish architectural direction for key strategic initiatives across the Divisions
Develop architectural approach & principles and manage large-scale transformation programs
Design strategy and oversee the transformation to future state EA standards, artifacts and tools across the enterprise
Support the architecture across major domains: business, application, data, and infrastructure/technology (cloud, edge, streaming, SaaS/PaaS)
Oversee the 'as is' assessment, design target 'to be' architecture, and build transition roadmap for the enterprise, that is compatible for next-gen technology advancement such as Agentic AI, Quantum Computing
Define and drive the innovation strategy and process, ensuring new technology adoption, such as Generative AI, are leveraged effectively to generate measurable business value
Oversee EA implementation activities, ensuring measurable improvements in time-to-market, cost efficiency, and technology alignment
Support alignment of acquisition/integration strategy (M&A) with architectural frameworks and standardized migration templates to ensure smooth architectural integration of new businesses, participating in due diligence as necessary
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)
15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related fields, demonstrating a strong track record of leading architectural initiatives and driving business value through technology alignment
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline
Expertise in strategy formulation and large-scale Transformation execution (including cloud migration, platform consolidation, M&A integration)
Proven experience translating complex business strategy priorities (e.g., cloud delivery, subscription models, Generative AI adoption) into tangible Transformation roadmaps, architectural guidelines and implementation plans
Proven track record of collaborating with CxOs and senior leadership to develop the 'north star' vision & mission and support aligning technology strategy to the organization/business goals
Proven experience leading or facilitating the creation of governing principles to guide information, technology, and solution decision-making
Expertise in developing clear Points of View on technology, industry, and market trends, and determining their quantifiable potential impact on the enterprise
Advanced skill in leading the identification and analysis of enterprise business drivers to derive comprehensive BITS (business, information, technical, and solution) architecture requirements
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, networking and influencing skills at C‑level and globally distributed teams
Preferred
Experience in media/information services or related domains is highly desirable (e.g., content delivery, subscription models, rights/licensing systems, real-time analytics, digital platforms)
Master's or MBA is a plus
Relevant architecture certifications desirable
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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Funding
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$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
Leadership Team
Martina Cheung
President and CEO
Rick Goldberg
Division Chief Financial Officer
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