Director, IT Architecture

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Owings Mills
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage : 1 - 5%Job DescriptionWe are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?About the role:The role of IT Architecture Director will be responsible to removing expense from the implementation team by developing apps, and working with product on the enhancement of the product so the technical staff and trainers can go faster.-- --What you will be doing:--- Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the architecture used across multiple products or systems.--- Works with senior stakeholders in the Business, Product, Technology, and Operations functions to design end-to-end solutions for strategic business initiatives.--- Identifies and allocates architecture resources to drive architectural decisions at an initiative/epic level to advance the IT roadmap, including the assessment of new technologies and technical debt that best fit business / project needs--- Adheres to the solution architecture delivery process and standards.--- Ensures solution architecture meets appropriate FIS policies and standards.--- Defines required business capabilities and aligns them with business operating models, technical platforms, technical integrations and underlying infrastructure.--- Identifies solution design options (e.g., Build / Buy / Partner) and analyses their strengths and weaknesses in order to present a recommendation with rationale.--- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.--- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.--- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.--- Collaborates closely with multiple parties from across FIS, its partners and clients.What you will need:Extensive experience directing IT Architecture in an enterprise global environment.Added bonus if you have:--- Experience operating in an agile environment, using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)--- Facilitation of workshops involving cross-functional stakeholders--- Financial modelling and understanding of IT Finance--- Team Management skills--- Ability to visualise complex issues--- Ability to speak and present to large groups of people--- Fluency in most IT business architecture areas including business process design and governance.--- General understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g.-- TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)--- Deep expertise across technology domains (Applications, Data, Infrastructure, Operations and Security)--- Skill in organization, communications, coordination, analytical and people skills--- Skill in leading, supervising and managing effectively under pressure--- Ability to be comfortable interacting with executive level FIS stakeholder and/or clients--- Ability to maintain positive working relationship with FIS stakeholder and/or client--- Ability to manage multiple initiatives, activities and problem areas--- Ability to delegate projects to qualified subordinates as appropriate--- Ability to lead, direct and manage effectively--- Ability to operate independently--- Ability to exhibit solid decision-making and analytic/creative problem solving skills--- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingWhat we offer you:At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:--- Flexible and creative work environment--- Diverse and collaborative atmosphere--- Professional and personal development resources--- Opportunities to volunteer and support charities--- Competitive salary and benefitsFIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $171,910.00 - $288,820.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Privacy StatementFIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.EEOC StatementFIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available hereFor positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Sourcing ModelRecruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.#pridepass

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