Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.
This role will shape the enterprise architecture function across a complex, multi-business-unit environment, translating business strategy into practical technology direction. The position will establish clear architecture standards, future-state guidance, and portfolio visibility that help delivery teams make sound decisions. It will also partner closely with engineering, business leaders, and governance forums to improve architecture discipline, reduce redundancy, and support cost-effective modernization.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 annually
Responsibilities
Build and maintain the enterprise architecture inventory, including applications, owners, costs, and risks.
Develop business capability maps that link the technology landscape to business value.
Define future-state architecture and actionable guidance for delivery teams.
Embed enterprise architecture into the software realization framework and chair an architecture review board.
Partner with the EA Center of Excellence to align enterprise standards with delivery reality.
Lead application portfolio rationalization, retiring redundant systems and optimizing costs.
Mentor architects across the Center of Excellence to strengthen enterprise architecture capability.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years of experience in IT/software engineering, solutions design, and enterprise architecture.
Experience establishing architecture roadmaps across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Knowledge of EA frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman, with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.
Experience building or maturing an enterprise architecture practice in a complex, multi-business-unit organization.
Hands-on experience with EA or application portfolio management tools such as Ardoq or LeanIX.
Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
5% matching 401(k) plan.
Annual cash bonus opportunity.
Financial support and pet insurance.
Mental health resources and volunteer paid days off.
Employee stock program and foundation donation matching.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Work arrangement
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