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Position Title
Director, Enterprise Architect – Insurance Industry
Position Location
This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond or Lynchburg, VA Hybrid in-office applicants or remote applicants residing in states/locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Vermont, West Virginia or Wisconsin.
*This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship *
Your Role
As Director, Enterprise Architect, you will be part of the Genworth’s enterprise architecture function, driving alignment between technology strategy and business objectives across all domains. In this strategic leadership role, you will partner closely with existing Enterprise Architects and collaborate with Divisional Architects to ensure cohesive architectural direction and execution. You are accountable for the vision, strategy, and governance of enterprise architecture, leveraging frameworks such as TOGAF to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Through close collaboration with business and IT leaders, and oversight of both centralized and divisional architecture teams, you will ensure architectural practices consistently support Genworth’s mission, regulatory requirements, and the unique needs of each division.
What you will be doing
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Define and communicate the enterprise architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with Genworth’s business goals and insurance industry regulations
- Govern the architecture lifecycle, including current state analysis, target state definition, and transition planning for all technology domains (applications, data, infrastructure, security, integration)
- Establish and enforce architecture governance processes, policies, and standards across the enterprise, leveraging frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, and industry best practices.
Oversight of Architecture Roles
- As part of the Enterprise Architecture team, you will partner with Principal Architects, Solution Architects, Business Architects, Application/System Architects, and Technology Architects helping us all align to the strategic goals of the organization utilizing a common framework and processes.
- Ensure that each architecture role is clearly defined and mapped to organizational needs:
- Principal Architect(s): Design and oversee implementation of EA frameworks, ensuring solutions align with business goals and technology standards
- Solution Architect(s): Design specific solutions within the enterprise architecture, ensuring fit within the overall framework
- Business Architect(s): Align business strategies with IT strategies, focusing on business processes, capabilities, and organizational structure
- Application/System Architect(s): Design and manage applications and systems, ensuring integration and business alignment
- Technology Architect(s): Oversee technology domains, ensuring infrastructure and platforms support enterprise needs
Enterprise Architecture Execution
- Lead the development and maintenance of architecture standards, principles, and reference models using TOGAF or equivalent frameworks
- Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring they meet business, regulatory, and security requirements
- Direct and mentor architecture teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Business Partnership & Consulting
- Advise senior leadership on technology direction, architecture strategy, and regulatory impacts
- Provide technical and business consulting for strategic initiatives and client-sponsored activities
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Business Relationship Managers to incorporate business and customer requirements into architectural solutions.
Financial Stewardship & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare ROI analyses and budget proposals for architecture initiatives, emphasizing cost optimization and value delivery
- Monitor and optimize solution architectures to manage costs and ensure financial sustainability
- Develop and analyze enterprise architecture metrics to identify opportunities for process and technology enhancements
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, insurance regulations, and industry trends, assessing their impact on enterprise architecture
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles within the insurance industry
- Proven expertise in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.), insurance platforms, and regulatory compliance
- Deep technical knowledge across infrastructure, application, data management, security, and integration domains
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale technology transformations in insurance organizations
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills
- Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and cost management for technology initiatives
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills
- Agile/Scrum experience preferred (I.E. Kanban and ServiceNow)
- Strong understanding of CMDB and Portfolio management
Nice to have
- Advanced understanding of insurance business processes, regulatory frameworks, and risk management
- Experience with digital modernization, automation, and governance in insurance environments
- Ability to quickly evaluate and integrate new technologies to solve complex insurance business challenges
- Track record of driving continuous improvement and innovation in enterprise architecture team
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
