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Senior Manager, Architecture Management and Governance

Delta Dental of California
$122,400 - $265,100
dental insurance
United States, Georgia, Alpharetta
Feb 25, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Manager Architecture Management and Governance is a leadership role within Enterprise Architecture with responsibilities focused on supporting architecture management and governance capabilities. This role is responsible for establishing, collecting, and managing a single source of truth for architecture details. In addition, the Senior Manager is expected to define, facilitate, run and continually improve all enterprise architecture governance processes. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for establishing architecture meta model that defines the scope of architecture information that is collected and managed. Establishes and oversees the processes that create a single source of truth for all architecture information, ensuring its accuracy and consistent use across the technology organization through partnership with other senior leaders and stakeholders. Defines the framework for establishing architecture standards, guidelines, and patterns, including its use and adoption throughout the enterprise. Oversees architecture compliance process that assesses all technology assets and ensures their compliance to currency and standards. Responsible for all architecture governance processes that ensure proper review and due diligence for introduction of new technologies and their implementation. Facilitates the main architecture committee and all related sub-councils. Establishes new councils as needed based on the organization maturity and needs. Owns and manages EA practice development and roadmap to mature EA capabilities. Supports multi-year architecture strategic initiatives and roadmap development, and partners across the enterprise for implementation and oversight. Organizes work across the entire architecture function and creates framework to manage and measure its success and reporting. QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years w/Bachelor's degree; 1+ years supervisory/management 5+ years of experience as a Solution or Enterprise architect. Preferred Qualifications: 12+ years w/Bachelor's degree; 6+ years supervisory/management of Architecture teams or similar. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture practice and governance processes Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to practice empathy and build trust amongst the team Ability to research and maintain current and emerging technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology Highly knowledgeable in preparing or assisting their leaders and colleagues in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, and technical project proposals Knowledge in preparing and managing budgets Ability to analyze business requirements and recommend the right solutions considering all available information Demonstrated use of ingenuity and creativity by taking actions to direct the analysis and solution of problems Knowledge of systems development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple initiatives and deliverables utilizing SAFe Agile, SCRUM or other appropriate development methodologies Ability to recruit, retain and develop a team Ability to execute a Lean Agile mindset Ability to lead, collaborate, triage, and make decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Base Pay Information The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 24. $122,400 - $265,100 ABOUT THE TEAM At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building equitable programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie. Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us! Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company. Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender or identity expression, age, disability, marital status, medical status, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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