Information Technology_USA - USA_Enterprise Architect

Local to Cary NC only! Role Descriptions: Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Governance & ReviewPartner with business and technology teams to evaluate new technology requests against enterprise architecture standards.Review existing approved technology standards and identify alternative solutions where appropriate.Support governance submissions| including Privacy| Responsible Use of AI (RUAI)| Security| and Architecture reviews.Collaborate with stakeholders to document technology requirements| architecture considerations| and security implications.Define and document success criteria| outcomes| and evaluation metrics for Proof of Concepts (POCs) and pilot initiatives.Facilitate and coordinate Architecture Review Board (ARB) submissions and approvals.Solution Architecture GovernanceWork closely with business and technical teams to ensure proposed solutions align with approved enterprise technology standards.Assist in preparing Solution Architecture Documents (SADs) and related governance artifacts.Validate architectural compliance| integration patterns| security requirements| and technical dependencies.Support solution reviews and guide teams through architecture governance checkpoints.Coordinate ARB reviews and provide recommendations for approval readiness.Enterprise Architecture AdvisoryServe as a first point of contact for questions related to enterprise architecture standards| governance processes| and technology policies.Guide teams in navigating enterprise governance workflows and approval processes.Provide recommendations on approved technology platforms and enterprise technology stacks.Assist teams in identifying appropriate architecture patterns from the Enterprise Architecture Pattern Library.Support adoption of enterprise standards| best practices| and architectural guardrails.Stakeholder ManagementAct as the liaison between delivery teams| Data & Analytics teams| Enterprise Architects| Security| Privacy| and Governance stakeholders.Facilitate workshops and discussions to clarify requirements and architectural approaches.Present architecture recommendations and governance submissions to review boards and leadership stakeholders.Essential Skills: Enterprise Architecture Governance Consultant.Required SkillsArchitecture & GovernanceStrong understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and governance processes.Experience working with Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and governance forums.Knowledge of Solution Architecture and Architecture Documentation practices.Experience preparing architecture artifacts and governance submissions.Technology KnowledgeUnderstanding of modern application architectures| cloud platforms| APIs| data platforms| and integration technologies.Familiarity with security architecture principles and enterprise technology standards.Knowledge of AI/ML governance| Responsible AI| and Privacy review processes is highly desirable.DocumentationExperience creating: oSolution Architecture Documents (SAD)oTechnical Design DocumentsoGovernance Submission ArtifactsoArchitecture Review PresentationsoPOC Evaluation ReportsDesirable Skills: Keyword: Skills: Enterprise Application ArchitectExperience Required: 10 & Above