Work Location: Atlanta, GA. 30308 (Hybrid x3 Days onsite in a week)
Duration: One Year
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Enterprise Technology Architect to lead our architectural initiatives and drive innovation across the organization, further strengthening our position as a key enabler of client's mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
? Develop and maintain a forward-thinking enterprise architecture strategy that supports client's mission and objectives
? Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business goals and transportation needs
? Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the IT division
? Ensure that all architectural decisions and initiatives contribute to Client's strategic goals of safety, system preservation, project delivery, mobility, and employee development
? Support and Shepherd the IT division in its role as a critical enabler of Client's mission, identifying opportunities to leverage technology for transformative impact
Stakeholder Engagement
? Gather requirements and insights from diverse stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and frontline staff
? Facilitate collaborative decision-making processes to ensure all voices are heard and considered in architectural decisions
? Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive technology adoption and success
? Engage with transportation experts to understand how technology can best support GDOT's mission of innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility
? Act as a bridge between IT and other GDOT divisions, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with operational needs
Research and Innovation Initiatives
? Spearhead research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and their potential applications.
? Organize and facilitate proof-of-concept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in real-world scenarios
? Lead hackathons and innovation challenges that bring together diverse teams to solve complex transportation problems
? Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of technological advancements
? Create and maintain an innovation lab or sandbox environment where teams can experiment with new technologies and approaches
? Develop a framework for evaluating and scaling successful POCs and hackathon outcomes into enterprise-wide solutions
Solution Architecture Support
? Mentor and guide Solutions Architects, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed
? Collaborate with Solutions Architects to align their work with the broader enterprise architecture vision
? Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-pollination of ideas between different architectural teams
? Ensure that solution architectures contribute to GDOT's goals of project delivery and mobility enhancement.
Technology Enablement
? Develop and implement training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of Client IT staff
? Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on GDOT's operations
? Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoption
? Focus on technologies that can enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility in Georgia's transportation system
? Champion the role of IT as a strategic enabler, demonstrating how technology drives GDOT's mission forward
Qualifications
? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred
? 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors
? Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
? Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives
? Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT
? Knowledge of transportation systems and smart city concepts is a plus
? Demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organizational missions and goals
? Experience in positioning IT as a strategic enabler in large organizations