BridgeView · 5 hours ago
Enterprise Architect- Application Rationalization
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior LevelBridgeView is seeking an Enterprise Architect to provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for a major application rationalization and cost optimization initiative. This role involves aligning the organization's application portfolio with business objectives and providing architectural standards and modernization strategies.
CRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Lead the alignment of application rationalization efforts with the enterprise’s overall architecture strategy
Define and maintain current and target state architectures, architectural standards, reference architectures, and modernization roadmaps
Ensure application portfolio decisions are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities
Partner with Program Managers, Business Analysts, and Application Analysts to validate recommendations and ensure compliance with architecture principles
Provide guidance on integration strategies, cloud adoption, microservices, and containerization approaches
Influence and engage executives and stakeholders to drive adoption of architectural recommendations
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to business and technology strategies
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and transparency in decision-making
Support governance, reporting, and program objectives to demonstrate progress and value realization
Mentor and collaborate with other architects to build organizational capability in enterprise architecture
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience (senior-level) in enterprise architecture roles, with hands-on expertise in design patterns, frameworks, and solution architecture
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
Proven experience with cloud architectures, containerization, and microservices-based systems
Experience working in financial services or similarly regulated industries
Demonstrated ability to align IT strategy and architecture with business objectives
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level while providing hands-on technical guidance
Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging complex technical concepts with business context
Track record of successfully leading architecture initiatives in large, complex environments
Experience standardizing application portfolio management practices
Exposure to transformation programs involving large-scale application rationalization
Company
BridgeView
BridgeView is a talent & technology consulting company that helps business leaders build exceptional technology teams and deliver complex projects with confidence.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Beisler
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Recent News
2023-03-11
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