Director - IT Architecture & Strategy
Core
Strategic IT advisor leading the IT Solutions Architecture practice to evaluate technology solutions, manage IT assets and budgets, and align IT strategies with corporate roadmaps.
Role type
Director, IT Architecture & Strategy
Builds
IT architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and standards for hardware/software platforms
Domain
Energy sector (Texas power grid/wholesale market) + IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IT architecture strategy, team leadership, budget management, stakeholder negotiation, standards definition, vendor strategy, NERC CIP compliance, systems engineering
Preferred skills
Development organization experience (utility/ISO/vendor), project management methodologies, power/energy systems background, TOGAF certification
Technologies
Enterprise Architecture frameworks, NERC CIP standards, Open Source/Commercial software management
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and evolution of the IT architecture function; Direct standards setting across all IT platforms; Manage IT asset purchases, licensing, and budget cycles; Consult with project teams to align solutions with enterprise architecture; Define Non-Functional Requirements for IT projects; Present to Executive and Board Level stakeholders
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & management
