Portfolio Architecture Leader, Corporate Functions

Guardian Life; Town of Bethlehem (NY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Head of Portfolio Architecture for Corporate Functions. The role leads architecture across HR, Legal, Finance and Investments with a federated EA model, shaping end-to-end capabilities including AI, data, and cloud patterns to enable scalable, compliant solutions.

You will influence investment decisions and drive architecture governance with senior leadership. Three days per week on-site at New York, Bethlehem, or surrounding Guardian locations, ensuring alignment to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology and architecture experience in a regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end enterprise architecture domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio architecture across Corporate Functions value streams.
• Shape target-state architecture and portfolio roadmaps.
• Influence investment decisions and architecture patterns across platforms.
• Mentor and develop architects within the portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud platforms

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Architecture governance

Job description

Guardian Life is seeking a Head of Portfolio Architecture for Corporate Functions. The role leads architecture across HR, Legal, Finance and Investments with a federated EA model, shaping end-to-end capabilities including AI, data, and cloud patterns to enable scalable, compliant solutions.

You will influence investment decisions and drive architecture governance with senior leadership. Three days per week on-site at New York, Bethlehem, or surrounding Guardian locations, ensuring alignment to