Head Enterprise Architect

4 days ago


London Warwick Court, UK, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with T Rowe Price, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

At T. Rowe Price, the mission of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function is to empower the firm to achieve its strategic objectives through the optimal use of technology. The EA function will align technology with business capabilities to enable effective strategy execution and business transformation. By monitoring and adopting emerging technologies, EA will drive technology enabled innovation and keep the firm ahead of industry disruption.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head Enterprise Architect - Applications to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the overall application architecture strategy, design, and implementation within the enterprise. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of enterprise application architecture, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and departments. The application architecture at enterprise level will focus on enabling core Investment processes and client journey across the enterprise, so that at the aggregate level applications and solutions are streamlined and integrated to deliver values to internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Development:

  • Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture strategy and roadmap.

  • Align application architecture with the organization's business goals and IT strategy.

  • Assess and recommend new technologies to enhance application architecture and business capabilities.

Architecture Design and Implementation:

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable application solutions.

  • Ensure all applications adhere to enterprise architecture standards and best practices.

  • Oversee the integration of new applications into the existing enterprise architecture.

Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment with channel solution architecture teams.

  • Work closely with other IT leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of application projects.

  • Provide expert guidance and advice on application architecture to other teams within the organization.

Governance and Compliance:

  • Establish and enforce application architecture policies, standards, and guidelines.

  • Ensure all application solutions comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

  • Conduct regular architecture reviews and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in application architecture, including performance tuning, optimization, and modernization efforts.

  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of application architecture.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior Enterprise architecture role.

  • Proven experience leading enterprise application architecture projects in large, complex environments.

  • Experience working within the financial services industry within a Global investment management organization.

Technical Skills:

  • Deep understanding of application architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.

  • Experience with a variety of application development technologies and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, JavaScript, microservices, cloud-native architectures).

  • Proficiency in multi-cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application services.

  • Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, messaging, event driven architecture, etc.).

Leadership and Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide teams and develop global teams.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification.

  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools.

  • Knowledge of data architecture and governance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

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