VP - Enterprise Architecture Practice
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Locations: Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Tower
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0010081
At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.
We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the VP - Enterprise Architecture Practice will play a critical role in defining and driving the technology strategy and architecture for VyStar Credit Union. This leadership position requires deep expertise in the Banking and Financial Services industry, with a strong focus on developing and executing comprehensive technology architecture strategy and roadmaps that align with the organization's business objectives, drive application rationalization, and have a deep understanding of modern Microservices architecture, API design/management, and technology architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
The VP - Enterprise Architecture Practice plans, leads, coordinates, and directs all daily activities of the architecture team, providing direction and solutions that enhance mission-critical services to enable forward-looking technology to deliver on business capabilities and outcomes ensuring world-class financial services to our members.
Essential Job Functions
Enterprise Architecture:
- Develop and maintain a long-term technology architecture roadmap that supports the credit union's strategic goals and business initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage including AI/ML and Data.
- In collaboration with technology and business leaders, develop and maintain a technology strategy and roadmap that supplements the overall strategy for VyStar.
- Establish roles and responsibilities, value framework, accountability model, engagement model, technology roadmaps, and metrics reporting.
- Lead software, systems, and technology evaluations.
- Understand risk management best practices and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place for the department.
Application Rationalization:
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the credit union's existing application portfolio to identify opportunities for consolidation, modernization, or replacement.
- Develop a phased approach to application rationalization that minimizes risk and maximizes efficiency.
- Work with application development teams to ensure that new and existing applications adhere to established architectural standards.
Architecture Framework (TOGAF, COBIT):
- Implement and maintain an industry-based enterprise architecture framework like TOGAF and COBIT.
- Apply and promote the use of enterprise architecture frameworks to ensure robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions.
- Educate and train stakeholders on the benefits of using the architecture framework.
- Ensure that the architecture framework is aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of architects and ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver on their objectives.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the architecture team.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and analysts.
Technology Governance:
- Establish and enforce technology and AI governance policies and procedures.
- Review and approve technology projects and initiatives to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and changes in the industry.
- Administer an annual operating and capital budget for the department.
Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities:
- Drive the creation of future-forward technology architectures that support business growth, transformation, and innovation.
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Build framework for application portfolio analysis and establish decision criteria for cloud migration.
- Collaborate with aligned architects, engineering, application managers, project managers, and infrastructure teams.
- Demonstrate VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated expertise in applying existing, new, and emerging technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of technology architecture with proven design skills.
- Familiarity with IT services management, IT infrastructure, and operations.
- Strong knowledge of business and technology ecosystems.
- Understanding of waterfall and agile software development practices.
- Strong knowledge of networking, computing platforms, and related infrastructure technologies.
- Demonstrated competence in identifying risk areas and determining appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Proven track record of leading and mentoring technology professionals.
- Experience in banking or financial services.
- Broad knowledge of current industry trends and developments.
- Experience with Microsoft products and tools.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years in information technology management positions.
- 10+ years in architecting, designing, and managing complex software and systems solutions.
- Certification in TOGAF or similar framework.
- Experience with cloud platforms.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for banking and financial services.
DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities.
No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements.
Thank you again for your interest in this position!
VyStar Credit Union Human Resources
About Us
VyStar Credit Union has a rich history of providing financial services and community support. Founded in 1952, we serve over 925,000 members across Florida and Georgia, making us one of the largest financial institutions in Northeast Florida.
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