Principal Enterprise Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and execute the operating model for Enterprise Architecture, including principles, governance cadence, and framework.

• Create, update, and present technology standards, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps for business systems and data platforms.

• Oversee formal architecture review processes for significant technology investments.

• Formulate and spearhead the enterprise AI architecture strategy, focusing on model integration patterns, LLM/agentic frameworks, infrastructure selections, and internal AI platform development.

• Establish responsible AI policies, data privacy standards, and architectural safeguards in collaboration with security, legal, and data governance teams.

• Provide counsel to executive leadership on emerging trends in AI architecture, associated risks, and strategic implications.

• Set data architecture standards and API integration frameworks.

• Assess and streamline the application portfolio to uncover consolidation opportunities, minimize technical debt, and eliminate redundancies.

• Serve as a trusted architectural authority across business, engineering, and security domains.

• Develop the business case for the expansion of Enterprise Architecture and oversee the recruitment, mentoring, and management of future architects.

• Report directly to the CIO and collaborate with leaders in business technology, data, and security.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years in progressively senior IT/technology roles with a degree; 8+ years with an advanced degree.

• At least 5 years of experience specifically in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, or an architecture leadership role.

• Proven track record of building or significantly enhancing an Enterprise Architecture function, preferably in a mid-size ($500M–$5B revenue) or high-growth setting.

• Extensive knowledge of business systems architecture (ERP, CRM, financial systems) and data architecture principles.

• Direct experience in architecting or supervising AI/ML integration into enterprise systems, including LLM-based tools, AI copilots, or data platforms that support AI use cases.

• Foundational knowledge of AI security, data privacy, and governance principles.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), integration patterns, and modern data platforms.

• Experience collaborating with or managing external consultants/implementation partners.

• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex architecture concepts to technical teams and executive stakeholders.

• Ability to function independently in a “team of one” environment while contributing to the development of a larger function.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• Reliable internet access for remote work outside a Workiva office.

🏝️ Benefits

• An annual discretionary bonus typically provided.

• Restricted Stock Units granted upon hiring.

• 401(k) matching.

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Flexible work location options: in-office or remote from any location within the country of employment.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.