Global Principal Enterprise Architect- Bala Cynwyd, PA

Marketing Statement:
Tokio Marine Global Services (TMGS) is the US-based operation of Tokio Marine Holdings, one of the largest global insurance groups in the world, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TMGS accelerates synergy and collaboration across the Tokio Marine Group by delivering core infrastructure services in the areas of actuarial services, internal audit, investor relations, and information technology. TMGS supports Tokio Marine's operations across 46 countries and regions and more than 50,000 employees worldwide, serving as a hub for global innovation through a strong people strategy and sustainable international growth.
Why Tokio Marine Holdings?
Tokio Marine Holdings (TMHD) is a $55bn international insurance group with businesses across more than 40 countries. Our Group Companies vary considerably in size and shape and operate in a federated model which is diverse, entrepreneurial, and close to their markets. However, they all share a common commitment to excellence, trust, and long-term value creation.
The Global Enterprise Architecture (EA) team works alongside Group Company (GC) architects and senior leaders to build maturity, enable collaboration, and drive shared innovation across our global architecture community. Joining TMHD means contributing to this journey: helping our businesses grow through well-designed, well-connected, and future-ready architectures.
About the Opportunity
The Global Principal Enterprise Architect (Data & AI) plays a senior, strategic role in TMHD’s global architecture function. You will act as both a thought leader and a practical partner to Group Companies (GCs) around the world, supporting them to define, mature, and execute their Target Architectures.
In addition to your broad Enterprise Architecture responsibilities, you will have a special focus on Data and AI and will have a remit to drive enabling business value from data, ensuring governance and stewardship, and helping shape responsible and secure use of artificial intelligence across the Group.
At a global level, you will help direct collaboration and best practice through participating in the Global EA Subcommittee and global working groups, and through engaging with GC architects and executives to translate strategy into actionable architecture outcomes. This role blends influence, expertise, and enablement - balancing global direction with local autonomy.
This role requires close engagement with technology, data, and business leaders across multiple regions and entities to ensure our collective capabilities evolve in a consistent and value-driven way.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a senior member of the Global EA leadership team, supporting TMHD’s strategy for maturing architecture across Group Companies
Provide advisory support to GCs in developing and evolving their Target Architectures, ensuring they are business-aligned, practical, and value-driven
Lead and contribute to EA Subcommittees and Working Groups, particularly in Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Governance
Shape enterprise-level viewpoints on data and AI including architecture patterns, principles, and guardrails for use across diverse GC environments
Partner with CIOs, CDOs, and data leaders to promote responsible AI adoption, shared capability development, and data ethics frameworks
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing across TMHD’s federated architecture community, connecting best practices and lessons learned
Support the evolution of TMHD’s global frameworks, best practice guides and Starter Kits that allow GCs to have a starting point for developing their EA services
Contribute to Group-level initiatives such as the Data and AI Subcommittee
Provide mentoring, coaching, and informal guidance to GC architects and contributors to strengthen the global EA network
Experience and Qualifications:
10 years proven, extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture or related strategic technology roles, ideally in insurance, financial services, or large diversified enterprises
5 years’ experience working within federated, diversified, or multi-entity organisations where collaboration and influence are key to success
Good understanding of data architecture, AI/ML strategy, and data governance frameworks
Proven ability to influence senior business and IT leaders and drive alignment across global and federated organisations
Experience shaping enterprise-level viewpoints that balance autonomy and consistency across business units
Demonstrable success in defining and communicating Target Architectures, Roadmaps and other key EA artefacts at conceptual and logical levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging executive and technical audiences
TOGAF, DAMA, or equivalent certification an advantage
Experience with LeanIX an advantage
Experience as a Chief Architect, Head of Architecture or similar leadership role an advantage
Personal Attributes
Collaborative, diplomatic, and culturally aware - able to build trust across geographies and business models
Pragmatic and outcome-oriented, with a focus on helping others succeed rather than enforcing standards
Curious and innovative, with the ability to translate complex technology topics into actionable insights
Confident in ambiguous environments; comfortable leading through influence
Committed to TMHD’s ethos of long-term partnership, integrity, and collective growth - embodying what it means to be a Good Company
From time to time, prepared to travel across the US north-east for the purpose of visiting group companies.
Salary range $165,000 to $210,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Global Services Inc, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive, we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.