Domain Managing Architect - Cloud

Horace Mann; Springfield, Plano (IL, TX); On-site; USD 124,200 - 175,800; Full time

Job summary

Horace Mann is looking for a Domain Managing Architect – Cloud to spearhead their cloud strategy and execution. The candidate will manage multi-cloud strategies, integrate AI frameworks, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture governance. The role requires over 15 years of IT experience and strong leadership in cloud transformations. Located in Springfield, Illinois, candidates will collaborate with business and IT teams, making informed architectural decisions. Competitive salary range of $124,200 to $175,800 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cloud transformation and legacy modernization programs at enterprise scale.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills in both technical and business contexts.
• Broad knowledge spanning architecture, data platforms, integration, infrastructure, and security.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise cloud strategy across Azure and AWS.
• Develop multi-cloud strategies and assess workload placement.
• Lead modernization and legacy rationalization efforts.

Skills

Cloud transformation leadership

Architecture governance

AI technologies

Scalable architecture frameworks

Communication skills

Education

15+ years of IT experience

8+ years in architecture leadership roles

Tools

Visio

draw.io

Job description

Horace Mann is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Domain Managing Architect – Cloud to lead our cloud strategy and execution across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader and hands‑on expert in modern cloud platforms, cloud technologies, enterprise architecture governance, AI technologies, and scalable architecture frameworks. This role partners closely with business and IT leadership, reports to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, and serves as a key advisor on enterprise cloud strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and execute the enterprise cloud strategy, including multi‑year migration roadmaps across Azure and AWS for core insurance systems and supporting applications.
• Develop multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, including assessment, workload placement, portability, and decommissioning of legacy systems.
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to implement scalable, resilient, and cost‑optimized cloud environments.
• Lead cloud migration programs, including rehost, re‑platform, refactor, and rebuild strategies.
• Lead modernization efforts including legacy rationalization, decommissioning, and adoption of cloud‑native and AI‑ready platforms.
• Establish AI governance frameworks including model risk management, explainability, fairness, and compliance.
• Lead and approve Enterprise Architecture Assessments—including AI‑enabled and cloud migration solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security, data, privacy, and responsible AI expectations.
• Drive landing zone design, cloud foundations, FinOps practices, and migration factory models to deliver predictable outcomes at scale.
• Provide end‑to‑end architecture leadership for large‑scale transformation programs.
• Guide business domain architects and engineering teams through complex technical decisions and trade‑offs.
• Identify and mitigate architecture risks, and technical debt.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with 8+ years in architecture leadership roles
• Proven experience leading cloud transformation and legacy modernization programs at enterprise scale
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills in both technical and business contexts
• Broad cross‑domain knowledge spanning enterprise and solution architecture, data platforms, integration, infrastructure, networking, and security to design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions
• Experience working within an Enterprise Architecture framework (e.g., TOGAF)
• Fluency in modern architecture practices, including cloud‑native, microservices, event‑driven, and AI‑enabled architectures
• Proven experience leading legacy modernization and enterprise cloud transformation initiatives across complex technology landscapes
• Ability to define and govern enterprise architecture standards, patterns, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy
• Expertise in creating architecture artifacts and diagrams (e.g., Visio, draw.io)
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT leadership, and engineering organizations to translate strategic objectives into scalable technology solutions
• Experience in risk management and executive‑level presentations
• Knowledge of FinOps and Cloud cost optimization strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead across organizational boundaries and drive consensus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry is highly preferred
• Experience implementing AI governance frameworks in regulated environments
• Exposure to Agentic AI and Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, vector databases)

Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS SA).

Pay Range

• $124,200.00 - $175,800.00

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.