AVP Enterprise Architecture

General Summary:Architects are responsible for leading the creation and implementation of an Enterprise Architecture and associated artifacts (e.g. Technology backlog) and for ensuring the technical direction of applications and solutions both within and across business area portfolios are strongly aligned with the business strategy. Ultimately responsible for the correct implementation across the enterprise of Architectural standards definition, compliance and governanceMentor Principal and Senior employees within their Domain to ensure strong architecture practice and increase their skill setManage Architects within their Domain when requiredCollaborates with multiple business and Technical stakeholders to create, maintain and iteratively implement a sustainable and future-proof set of Technology Roadmaps.Collaborates with Chief Product owners and Business Strategy Consultants to align business and technology strategies, and ensure realization of business capabilities through Enterprise Architecture.Resolves architectural uncertainties through prioritisation, planning, and execution of architectural sprints and reprioritises Technology Roadmap and portfolio backlogs based on outcomesCollaborate with Architects across the Enterprise to ensure standardised, efficient, high quality, architecturally sound tactical implementations of technology roadmapsResponsible for design time (code coverage, complexity, etc.) This may involve prototyping and proof of concept work, as well as in-depth vendor engagement.Co-ordinates or participates in tool, technology and service selection, risk assessments and sunsetting in conjunction with technical and business stakeholders ensuring consistency with existing business needs and architectural sustainability.Ensures that Enterprise Architecture is operational, agile and measurable and is operable within the context of Continuous Build and Deploy, for both internal and external implementers.Co-ordinates the identification and assessment of new and emerging hardware, software and communication technologies, products, methods and techniques. Is skilled in project risk management.Can effectively articulate the architecture to technical and business audiencesCommunicates persuasively and effectively to business and technical audiencesPossesses good knowledge of key areas of own organization that could benefit from the application of technology.Is able to envisage the business potential of emerging technologies and products.Is current in understanding of both developer trends and emerging technologiesHas sound knowledge of Agile/Lean development methodologies and Continuous Deployment Tools and Techniques. Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.