Principal Enterprise Architect

Humana; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Data Architect to define and lead our data strategy and architecture across the enterprise. You will guide modernization efforts, establish authoritative data sources, and drive the adoption of event-driven, real-time data patterns across multiple domains.

You will partner with governance, security, and business leaders to ensure standards, compliance, and execution of multi-year roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or data architecture with deep expertise in data architecture and strategy.
• Proven leadership in large-scale data transformation initiatives (data platforms, integrations, or migrations).
• Strong experience with data integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to define enterprise roadmaps and execute across complex organizations.
• Expertise in data governance, data modeling, and systems of record.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture.
• Establish and evangelize the enterprise data vision, principles, and target architecture aligned to business strategy.
• Design the transition from legacy point-to-point integrations to domain-aligned data products.
• Drive Data Product Operating Model.
• Partner with Data Governance Office to define standards for data products, including ownership, lifecycle, quality, and consumption models.
• Establish clear systems of record and authoritative data sources across domains.
• Develop and Execute Transformation Roadmap.
• Build a prioritized, multi-year roadmap to modernize data platforms and integrations.
• Sequence migration of consumers from legacy data assets to modern data products.
• Lead Enterprise Data Modernization.
• Drive adoption of scalable, event-driven, and real-time data patterns to reduce duplication and latency.
• Evaluate and guide selection of data platforms, tools, and integration technologies.

Skills

Data architecture

Leadership

Data governance

Cloud data platforms

APIs & event-driven

Roadmaps & strategy

Executive communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture
• Establish and evangelize the enterprise data vision, principles, and target architecture aligned to business strategy
• Design the transition from legacy point-to-point integrations to domain-aligned data products
• Drive Data Product Operating Model
• Partner with Data Governance Office to define standards for data products, including ownership, lifecycle, quality, and consumption models
• Establish clear systems of record and authoritative data sources across domains
• Develop and Execute Transformation Roadmap
• Build a prioritized, multi-year roadmap to modernize data platforms and integrations
• Sequence migration of consumers from legacy data assets to modern data products
• Lead Enterprise Data Modernization
• Drive adoption of scalable, event-driven, and real-time data patterns to reduce duplication and latency
• Evaluate and guide selection of data platforms, tools, and integration technologies

Governance and Standards

• Partner with Data Governance Office to establish enterprise data governance frameworks, standards, and metrics to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
• Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to align with regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Alignment & Change Leadership

• Align business and IT leaders on data ownership, priorities, and adoption strategies
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption and migration to new data products through strong influence and communication

Mentorship & Leadership

• Provide architectural leadership and mentoring across data, integration, and domain architecture teams
• Promote best practices and build enterprise-wide data architecture capabilities
• Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or data architecture, with deep expertise in data architecture and strategy
• Proven leadership in large-scale data transformation initiatives (data platforms, integrations, or migrations)
• Strong experience with data integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to define enterprise roadmaps and execute across complex organizations
• Expertise in data governance, data modeling, and systems of record
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing data product or domain-driven data architectures
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., cloud data lakes, streaming technologies, API management platforms)

Reporting Structure

You will report to an Associate VP, Enterprise Architecture.

Work Style

This position's work style is remote from any of the locations listed below. You must reside in close proximity to one of these locations.

Market Location Options

Louisville, KY Dallas/Frisco, TX Washington, DC (Arlington, VA) Chicago, IL Fort Lauderdale, FL Tampa, FL New York, NY Boston, MA Atlanta, GA Nashville, TN Charlotte, NC

Work at Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $156,600 - $215,400 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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