Prudential Financial · 2 weeks ago
Director, Architecture Governance
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $206K/yrPrudential Financial is a leading financial services institution that values innovation and digital transformation. The Director of Architecture Governance will oversee the architecture governance program, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and managing risks associated with technology use within the enterprise.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Oversight and management of the end-to-end architecture governance program to help manage risks by ensuring that architecture evaluation is done within the architecture governance processes
Evaluate architecture governance submissions to ensure alignment to architecture governance requirements
Maintain the enterprise product catalog
Identify, author, operationalize, optimize and communicate governance program/capabilities to house new architectural patterns, product lifecycles, and other architecture governance requirements
Identify, author, operationalize, optimize, communicate and maintain enterprise architecture team processes (ie team way of working, Solution Architecture, Application Portfolio Management, etc.)
Primary contact to field questions, support efforts and help individuals to navigate the architecture governance program and/or own activities related to the governance program or team processes (ie audit support, approval questions and product catalog management, etc.)
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and may impact future concepts, products or technologies
Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
Significant technology and leadership experience, preferably in architecture, architecture governance and/or risk management
Demonstrated understanding of key IT concepts/processes such as Enterprise Architecture framework (principles, patterns, etc.), Access control, OpenSource management, data handling and protection, Business Continuity, IT risks & controls, security monitoring, technical taxonomies and technology lifecycle management
Demonstrated experience with several of the following: ServiceNow, Flexera/Technopedia, Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira/Jira automation, Miro), PowerBI, Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Sharepoint
Experience developing reports and dashboards and providing critical thinking summaries related
Demonstrates strong ownership and is able to lead and work independently and optimally leveraging diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization; excellent problem solving skills
Experience working in an agile environment; ability to drive incremental change while navigating ambiguity
Significant understanding of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the role; deep understanding of the functional area and a competent understanding of the overall firm
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate sophisticated messages and new concepts to varying audiences
Objective, diplomatic team player with excellent collaboration, networking, and influencing skills, as well as credibility and commitment to building trust and developing relationships
Accustomed to managing multiple and unrelated efforts simultaneously
Demonstrated success of achieving specific, measurable, and concrete objectives aligned with business goals by tracking and reporting outcomes over a specified time
Continuous learning mindset with demonstrated aptitude for understanding strategic investments and new technologies
Benefits
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
Founded in 1875
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
AM Best
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Yanela Frias
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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