Head of Enterprise Data Portfolio Architecture (Hybrid)

Guardian Life; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Guardian Life is hiring a Head of Portfolio Architecture, Data. This senior role shapes the end‑to‑end architecture and portfolio roadmap for Enterprise Data, influencing investment priorities and enterprise standards.

The position requires expertise in business processes, data, integration, AI, and digital experiences to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions within a federated EA model. The role partners with the BU Head of Digital & Technology to align architecture with insurance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technology and architecture roles, with insurance industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead BU portfolio architecture and roadmap across data, cloud, and AI.
• Shape enterprise standards and governance for architecture across Guardian Life.
• Mentor and develop architecture talent within the BU and cross‑BU teams.
• Partner with senior leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Data architecture

Cloud architecture

AI capabilities

Stakeholder management

Enterprise governance

Mentoring architects

Insurance domain knowledge

Job description

Guardian Life is hiring a Head of Portfolio Architecture, Data. This senior role shapes the end‑to‑end architecture and portfolio roadmap for Enterprise Data, influencing investment priorities and enterprise standards.

The position requires expertise in business processes, data, integration, AI, and digital experiences to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions within a federated EA model. The role partners with the BU Head of Digital & Technology to align architecture with insurance