Enterprise Architecture Director – US Employer
Core
Shape enterprise architecture across business and technology domains, connecting strategy, capabilities, data, applications, and platforms to define coherent target states and value-based roadmaps.
Role type
Senior Enterprise Architect (Strategy & Alignment)
Builds
Enterprise target-state architectures, capability maps, multi-year roadmaps, and reusable patterns
Domain
Healthcare technology / Enterprise Architecture
Required skills
Enterprise architecture, strategic planning, cross-functional influence, target-state modeling, portfolio modernization, executive communication, coaching (via careerplan.io/jobs/26011519-enterprise-architecture-director-us-employer-at-cigna)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in CS/Engineering, experience in highly matrixed organizations, innovation mindset
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Drive IT strategic planning and capability development; Partner across business and technology teams for enterprise alignment; Develop target-state architectures and reference patterns; Optimize portfolio value and investment choices; Define cross-domain integration approaches; Communicate architecture direction to executives; Coach and mentor architects and engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence