AVP Enterprise Architect

AVP, Enterprise Architect

Full-Time | Des Moines, IA

Position Summary

The AVP, Enterprise Architect is a senior technology leadership role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise-wide architecture strategy that enables business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This role will lead enterprise and solution architecture functions, shaping the long-term technology vision while ensuring alignment with business priorities.

As a key member of the IT leadership team, this individual will influence executive decision-making, establish architectural standards, and guide the organization through complex transformation initiatives. The AVP will play a critical role in modernizing the technology ecosystem, enhancing scalability and security, and delivering differentiated customer and business outcomes through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and drive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans
• Lead and develop enterprise and solution architecture teams, establishing clear direction, governance, and accountability
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing key technology and business decisions
• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance models
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, platform modernization, and data strategy
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions
• Establish and track architecture KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to ensure alignment and continuous improvement
• Lead vendor strategy and technology evaluations, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic alignment
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, translating insights into actionable strategies
• Oversee the development of short- and long-term technology roadmaps
• Ensure alignment with security, regulatory, and risk management frameworks
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and architectural excellence across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, and data domains
• 7 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership roles, managing architecture teams and large-scale initiatives
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud and on-prem environments
• Strong experience leading technology transformation and modernization efforts
• Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, or similar
• Demonstrated success in building and executing enterprise architecture strategies

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect technology to business outcomes
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Deep expertise across applications, data, infrastructure, and integration architectures
• Ability to balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• High level of analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making under pressure

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical in shaping the future of the organization’s technology landscape. The AVP, Enterprise Architecture will ensure that technology investments are strategic, scalable, and aligned with business priorities—positioning the organization for sustained growth and innovation.