Senior Vice President, IT Strategy & Architecture

State Compensation Insurance Fund; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

CalPERS Pension Plan

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation

Professional Development Days

Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement

Transit Pass Program

Wellness Programs

State Employee Discounts

Job summary

A state insurance organization is seeking a Senior Vice President for IT Strategy & Architecture to drive cloud transformation and enterprise architecture alignment with business goals. The role requires extensive experience in technology leadership, cloud platforms, and team management. Responsibilities include defining technology strategy, overseeing modernization efforts, and aligning IT with regulatory and operational priorities. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology experience, 5+ years in leadership roles.
• 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer with .NET and SQL Server.
• 2+ years of cloud experience with Azure and AWS.
• Experience managing mixed employee and consultant teams.
• 5+ years in insurance carrier or brokerage domain.
• Hands-on experience with underwriting systems or insurance portals.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technology strategy and enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems to scalable cloud-enabled platforms.
• Establish architecture standards and governance frameworks.
• Oversee adoption of modern DevOps and automation practices.
• Direct large-scale IT strategy initiatives with diverse teams.

Skills

Technology strategy

Enterprise architecture

Cloud transformation

Data governance

.NET

SQL Server

Azure

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Jenkins

GitHub

OpenShift

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Job description

Senior Vice President, IT Strategy & Architecture

Join State Compensation Insurance Fund as the Senior Vice President, IT Strategy & Architecture. Drive enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, data strategy, and digital innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define long‑term technology strategy and enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems (Mainframe/COBOL, Oracle, WebSphere) to scalable, cloud‑enabled platforms (Azure, AWS, OpenShift, .NET, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow).
• Establish architecture standards, reference models, and governance frameworks to guide technology investments.
• Oversee adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices (Jenkins, GitHub, OpenShift) to improve delivery velocity, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure strategic use of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) to balance scalability, security, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Lead enterprise data strategy, data governance, warehouse, integration, and analytics (Power BI, Tableau).
• Direct large‑scale IT strategy initiatives with 75‑120+ staff, including union employees, consultants, and offshore/onshore resources.
• Partner with business executives to align IT architecture with regulatory compliance, competitive positioning, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CIO, CEO, and executive leadership on emerging technologies, enterprise risks, and innovation opportunities.
• Represent IT strategy in executive forums, governance councils, and board‑level discussions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology experience, 5+ years in leadership roles.
• 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer with .NET and SQL Server (minimum 3 years).
• 2+ years of cloud experience with Azure and AWS.
• Experience managing mixed employee and consultant teams.
• 5+ years in insurance carrier or brokerage domain.
• Hands‑on experience with underwriting systems, actuarial systems, or insurance portals.
• Proven ability to drive enterprise architecture and delivery across multiple domains.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• CalPERS Pension Plan, 401(k), and 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Professional Development Days and Personal Holidays.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement.
• Transit Pass Program.
• Wellness Programs.
• State Employee Discounts.

Location

Statewide recruitment. Headquarters may be at any State Fund office including Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Ana, Stockton, and Vacaville. Relocation expenses may be included.

Application

Apply through the State Compensation Insurance Fund career portal. For assistance, view the short tutorial video at https://scif.wistia.com/medias/8g6eazzxjk.