Modernization & Transformation Architect

The Emery Company, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emery Company, LLC is seeking a Solution Architect to lead modernization and IT transformation initiatives in a complex government-adjacent environment. The role focuses on defining modernization models, assessing current landscapes, and delivering an architectural roadmap aligned with mission goals.

You will collaborate with directors and IT leaders to ensure cost-effective, secure, and agile services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading large complex projects supporting Transformation and modernization goals and objectives.
• PMP/PMI Certification that is current.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with information technology or application support, design or analysis and/or project management.
• Experience with complex environments with many stakeholders across infrastructure, applications, databases and toolsets with ambiguous requirements.
• Minimum 3 years in public service industry, especially state and local government within the past 7 years.
• CJIS experience is desired.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to present to high-level stakeholders.
• Proven customer service and client relationships abilities.
• Capacity for quickly understanding new concepts, workflows and systems.
• Organized work style, independent or team-based in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills for cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management is desired.
• Experience managing shared services teams.
• Ability to influence across organizations to balance needs.

Responsibilities

• Define, build and align modernization models and strategy/tools with industry practices.
• Complete initial assessments of current landscape to support modernization.
• Develop an architectural roadmap and prioritize initiatives.
• Propose on-premise and cloud designs for hybrid multi-cloud models.
• Serve as trusted advisor to IT leaders and executives, aligning architecture with enterprise needs.
• Understand DR plans and backup strategies; align with DR governance.
• Ensure compliance with Technology Information Security standards and governance processes.
• Conduct workshops and document work products for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Modernization

Hybrid multi-cloud

Stakeholder leadership

Disaster recovery planning

Governance

Knowledge management

ITIL knowledge

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

CJIS

PMP/PMI

Job description

The Emery Company, LLC is seeking a Solution Architect to lead modernization and IT transformation initiatives in a complex government-adjacent environment. The role focuses on defining modernization models, assessing current landscapes, and delivering an architectural roadmap aligned with mission goals.

You will collaborate with directors and IT leaders to ensure cost-effective, secure, and agile services.