Director, Enterprise Architecture

Insight Global; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture & Technology to establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function for one of our enterprise clients. This role defines the technology roadmap, governance, and architecture standards, translating strategy into actionable initiatives while shaping the AI strategy and governance for productivity tools and emerging capabilities.

You will partner with senior technology and business leaders, drive multi-year modernization programs,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture or related technology leadership.
• Experience building or maturing an EA function with governance, standards, principles, roadmaps and operating models.
• Proven ownership of portfolio strategy and application rationalization including evaluating applications based on TCO, value, risk, and licensing.
• Strong executive presence to influence senior technology and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and mature the Enterprise Architecture framework, governance, roadmaps, and operating model.
• Lead technology modernization programs and platform transformations across the enterprise.
• Partner with senior technology and business leaders to translate strategy into tangible initiatives.
• Establish governance around emerging AI development practices and productivity tools.
• Possibly build a small team of architects/analysts as the function grows.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technology Strategy

Roadmaps

Governance

Executive Influence

AI Platform Strategy

Data & Analytics

Cloud Platforms (Azure, Oracle Cloud)

Vendor & Licensing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related field

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture & Technology to establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function for one of our enterprise clients. This highly strategic role will define the organization’s enterprise technology roadmap, strengthen architecture governance, and translate technology strategy into tangible initiatives and deliverables. This individual will also help shape the technology side of the organization’s broader AI strategy, including determining the right combination of AI and enterprise productivity platforms and establishing governance around emerging AI capabilities, internally developed productivity tools, and vibe coding. The Enterprise Architecture function is currently in an early stage, giving this leader significant influence in defining the framework, standards, governance, roadmaps, and long-term operating model. They will partner closely with senior technology and business leaders, Solution Architecture, AI, data, security, engineering, and strategic technology partners to provide architectural direction and make enterprise-level technology recommendations. The role will initially operate as an individual contributor with the opportunity to build a small team of architects and/or analysts as the function matures. The ideal candidate will bring deep Enterprise Architecture expertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders while turning high-level technology strategy into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Skills and Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, Strategic Planning, or related technology leadershipDeep Enterprise Architecture experience with the ability to build or mature an EA function, including establishing architecture frameworks, governance, standards, principles, roadmaps, and operating modelsDemonstrated ownership of application rationalization and enterprise technology portfolio strategy, including evaluating applications based on TCO, business value, technical debt, risk, licensing, and strategic alignmentProven experience leading complex, multi-year technology modernization, platform transformation, or enterprise architecture initiativesStrong knowledge of modern enterprise technology ecosystems, including cloud platforms, enterprise applications, data and analytics, APIs, integrations, automation, and AIExperience helping define enterprise AI technology and platform strategy, including platform selection, architecture, governance, enterprise productivity tools, and emerging AI development approachesStrong executive presence with the ability to influence senior technology and business stakeholders, facilitate strategic conversations, and confidently make enterprise-level technology recommendationsAbility to operate strategically while still driving tangible roadmaps, decisions, recommendations, and deliverablesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Analysis, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceExperience building an Enterprise Architecture capability within an organization where the EA framework is early-stage or loosely definedExperience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365Experience with ServiceNowExperience with Oracle Cloud applicationsExposure to AI-enabled development/"vibe coding," internally developed productivity tools, and the governance required around emerging AI development practicesExperience with enterprise software consolidation, licensing optimization, and lifecycle managementStrong financial and commercial acumen around software licensing, implementation, integration, support, and ongoing operating costsExperience working alongside external consultants, contractors, or strategic platform partners in an advisory or architecture capacityMaster’s degree in a related business or technology discipline

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].