Enterprise Architecture Lead — Governance & Strategy

Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise architecture analysis, design efforts, and governance execution. You will map business goals to IT standards, clarify needs, review solution architectures, and define innovative standards with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes senior-level leadership, mentoring, on-site collaboration, and driving complex initiatives within a civil service framework.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in information systems or related discipline; if no degree, 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and documenting business solutions or IT/IS architecture (5+ years).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and practices (e.g., TOGAF).

Responsibilities

• Leads development of target architectures and road maps.
• Facilitates EA governance engagements and documents decisions.
• Oversees visual models and architecture documentation.
• Translates business goals into architecture requirements and priorities.
• Reviews changes and gaps with solution leads; assesses opportunities.
• Develops and manages enterprise architecture standards and governance.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Modeling & Visualization

Education

BA/BS in information systems or related field

Job description

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise architecture analysis, design efforts, and governance execution. You will map business goals to IT standards, clarify needs, review solution architectures, and define innovative standards with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes senior-level leadership, mentoring, on-site collaboration, and driving complex initiatives within a civil service framework.