Lead Architect

504 CGCG-US CG Companies Global-US; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 201,683 - 322,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Capital’s annual profitability bonus

Retirement plan with 15% contributions

Job summary

504 CGCG-US CG Companies Global-US is seeking a Lead Architect in Irvine, California. This role involves shaping the target state architecture and technology strategy across Capital Group’s corporate capabilities, partnering with business and IT leaders for innovation and transformation.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture along with a proven track record in digital transformation and managing technology portfolios.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology portfolio management experience.
• 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
• Strong background in financial services or asset management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape target state architecture and technology strategy.
• Act as solution architect for high-impact programs.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide hands-on guidance.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Digital transformation

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Workday

ServiceNow

SAP

Integration architecture

AI implementation

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related technical field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Job description

Job Title

Lead Architect

Overview

Lead Architecture role that serves as the technical domain expert for solution architectures across Capital Group’s corporate capabilities. The role partners with business and IT leaders to define the target state architecture and technology strategy, drive innovation and transformation, and enable solutions aligned with Capital Group’s long-term strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape target state architecture and technology strategy for Capital Group Corporate Technology portfolio.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the application portfolios, including technical and functional health, and ensure alignment with business strategies and priorities.
• Define current ("as-is") state and future ("to-be") state architectures and develop roadmaps, including necessary interim architectures.
• Stay current with technology and industry trends, incorporating relevant innovations into strategic planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and IT partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic technology direction.
• Act as solution architect for high-impact programs and projects, developing solution architecture blueprints, POVs, and guiding architectural decisions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide hands-on guidance and support to development teams.
• Ensure solution design and implementation conform to enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to and promote enterprise technology standards, and follow architecture governance processes.
• Define and manage reference architecture, technology standards, reusable reference implementation models, templates, libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience managing technology portfolios supporting corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, and IT operations.
• 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience, with a proven track record of defining target state architectures and roadmaps for large, complex portfolios.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives, including legacy modernization and large-scale vendor solution implementations.
• Strong architecture and hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP.
• Experience with cloud and data platforms including AWS, Azure, and Databricks.
• Deep expertise in modern application, data, and integration architectures.
• Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend implementation patterns and standards.
• Hands-on experience with AI implementation, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Gateway, and GenAI integrations with platforms like SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and inspire architects and engineers.
• Background in financial services or asset management is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Southern California base salary range: $201,683 - $322,693.

In addition to a competitive base salary, eligible employees receive an individual annual performance bonus, Capital’s annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of eligible earnings.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.