Information Technology Governance Consultant

Stefanini North America and APAC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Stamford, CT, is seeking a mid-senior level Information Technology Governance Consultant. This role involves driving architecture governance, managing the product portfolio, and ensuring alignment across various architectural domains. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in technology architecture or product management and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology architecture or product management.
• Proven experience in governance and process design.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and technology domains.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate architecture governance processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align governance frameworks.
• Track progress, dependencies, and risks.
• Serve as a contact for architecture-related initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Understanding of architecture and technology domains

Ability to bring structure to complex environments

Tools

LeanIX

Job description

Information Technology Governance Consultant

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused and hands-on consultant to drive architecture governance, manage the product portfolio for the Technology Architecture team, and support planning and prioritization across the architecture ecosystem. Will serve as an enabler for the Head of Technology Architecture, ensuring alignment across architectural domains, backlog coordination, and visibility into quarterly and annual planning and roadmaps.

Skills required for the consultant:

Strong communication and stakeholder management, a high-level understanding of architecture and technology domains, and a passion for bringing structure and clarity to complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate architecture governance processes, including standards, principles, and artifact management (such as reference architectures, decision records, and capability models).
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (Domain, Solution and Enterprise Architects) to align governance frameworks and drive consistency.
• Maintain a clear view of the product portfolio for the Technology Architecture team, with a potential expansion.
• Track and report on progress, dependencies, and risks across the entire architectural ecosystem.
• Act as a central point of contact for architecture-related initiatives and communications and enable effective collaboration across product owners, architects, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate and continuously improve processes related to architecture engagement, backlog management, and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology architecture, product management, in a technology or IT environment.
• Proven experience in governance, process design, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and technology domains.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Experience with architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX), planning frameworks, and supporting PBO or similar product-centric models is a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Stamford, CT • $110,000.00-$150,000.00 • 1 month ago