Lead Enterprise Architect - Infrastructure

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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 looking for a highly experienced and strategic Lead Enterprise Architect - Infrastructure to join our team. This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the enterprise's infrastructure architecture. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in infrastructure architecture, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning and Development: 

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

• Ensure alignment of infrastructure architecture with the organization’s business goals and IT strategy. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve infrastructure capabilities and efficiency. 

Architecture Design and Implementation: 

• Lead the design and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions. 

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

• Oversee the integration of various infrastructure components within the enterprise architecture. 

Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. 

• Collaborate with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure projects. 

• Provide expert guidance on infrastructure architecture to other teams within the organization. 

Governance and Compliance: 

• Establish and enforce policies, standards, and guidelines for infrastructure architecture. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for all infrastructure solutions. 

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

Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in infrastructure architecture, focusing on optimization and modernization. 

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of infrastructure architecture. 

• Implement best practices for infrastructure performance tuning and optimization. 

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