Enterprise Architect - Contract

Contract role

Location: Albany, NY Hybrid – The consultant will be expected to work onsite 50%. The remainder will be remote or traveling.

Travel: Approximately 30-50%. This could vary based on client need.

Length: currently until 7/30/2025

Overview:

As an Enterprise Architect, you'll play a vital role in guiding digital transformation through transformation and optimization initiatives. You'll collaborate with leaders across the business and teams to develop strategies and capabilities that drive growth, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. Your expertise in financial analysis will be instrumental in developing strong business cases and cost/benefit analyses for various approaches.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business leaders to develop and execute strategies that respond to industry trends and support business objectives.
• Translate business strategies into actionable plans and technology solutions.
• Engage and build lasting relationships with business and IT stakeholders.
• Adapt and respond effectively to changing business and operating models.
• Analyze trends and disruptions, assessing their impact on targeted business outcomes.
• Visualize future states and initiate long-term planning through storytelling.
• Support and advocate for both project-centric and product-centric operating models.
• Communicate the value and services of enterprise architecture effectively.
• Drive the evolution of the EA team's services and operating model.
• Mentor and coach solution architects, product owners/managers, and business stakeholders, fostering a culture of architectural thinking

Preferred Duties:

• Develop and refine strategies for the integration of transformative technologies.
• Play a key role in external collaborations to harness diverse expertise and maximize investment potential.
• Lead and participate in the creation of future-state architectures and roadmaps.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in strategic and operations planning, business analysis, or as an enterprise architecture consultant.
• 8+ years of experience in at least three disciplines within enterprise architecture, application development, information analysis, or operations in a multitier environment.
• Master's or bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, microservices, event-driven IT, and predictive analytics.
• Strong understanding of business and operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and frameworks.
• Proficiency in information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, and agile and lean methodologies.
• Ensure that security and compliance considerations are integrated into all aspects of our architecture.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong consulting skills, including targeted communication, engagement management, and stakeholder management.

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance long-term and short-term organizational goals.
• Quick comprehension of new technologies and their business applications.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on driving digital business strategies.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

Characteristics:

• Recognized as a thought leader, capable of influencing and persuading business and IT leaders.
• Collaborative and supportive, with a vendor- and technology-neutral stance.
• Composed and practical in facing opposition, with a strong focus on problem-solving and decision-making.