Enterprise Architect

Immediate need for a talented Enterprise Architect. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in New York, NY (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID:25-65874
 
Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term enterprise architecture strategy and standards across our portfolio of broadcast, cable, news, sports, parks, and digital properties, incorporating the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in enterprise architecture, including AI, cloud-native architectures, and serverless computing.
• Provide architectural leadership and expertise for strategic initiatives including M&A, integration, core system transformations, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Lead adoption of new technologies/methods like cloud, microservices, API-driven architecture, DevOps, and agile development, while also ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our enterprise architecture.
• Consult with business and technology leaders on strategic needs, advise on optimal solutions, and align roadmaps, leveraging your deep understanding of the latest technologies and trends, as well as your expertise in enterprise architecture.
• Drive architectural governance through principles, standards, guidelines, and architectural reviews, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Represent architecture in executive forums and communicate technology strategy and progress to leadership, leveraging your excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Maintain immersive knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and their applicability to business goals, ensuring that our enterprise architecture is well-positioned to meet the future needs of the company.
• Promote seamless collaboration between architecture, infrastructure, security, and development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop innovative solutions that enable achievement of strategic goals and vision, leveraging your deep understanding of enterprise architecture, your knowledge of the latest technologies and trends, and your expertise in leading and developing teams.
• Manage and guide the organization through technological changes, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Understand and manage the financial implications of architectural decisions, optimizing for cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in professional development activities, such as conferences, certifications, and workshops, to continually enhance skills and knowledge.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills:Cloud-native Architecture/Micro-Service ,Artificial Intelligence ,Enterprise Architecture management software solution.
• 8+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of successful digital media or relative supply chain projects
• 8+ years of experience working in the consulting industry for technical or media specific clients
• 8+ years of experience in a role demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, or analytical skills
• 8+ years of proven experience on influencing technology solutions across various cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the technology or media industry
• 5+ years of experience with micro-service-based architecture and cloud-based technology
• 5+ years of experience in a role exhibiting excellent written and oral communications, effective interpersonal skills, project management, and strong formal presentation abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Architecture management software solution.
• Previously held roles as an Enterprise or Solution Architect within a Media company.
• Expert knowledge of architectural styles, principles, standards, and leading practices, including the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in AI, cloud-native architectures, and serverless computing.
• Deep hands-on expertise across IT modernization and Digital transformation principles and tactics including Cloud, Edge computing, Micro-services, Agile development, Containerization, DevOps, AI-First, AI-Ready unified data platforms etc.
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• TOGAF or Zachman certification
• Passion for keeping up to date on latest emerging platforms and trends in the distribution & production space
• Passion for mentoring and developing architecture teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to think strategically and to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage change effectively and to lead others through the change process.

Our client is a leading Media Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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