Team Leader - Architecture

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

Why Wellmark Technology? Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work. 

Job Description

Accountable for shaping and executing architecture strategies that drive business outcomes and long-term value. Leads a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Champions the alignment of technology architecture with business objectives, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that support enterprise growth and agility. Establishes and enforces architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization to promote consistency, quality, and compliance. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert guidance on emerging technologies, digital trends, and architectural innovations that can create a competitive advantage. Mentors and develops architectural talent, cultivating a team culture that values continuous learning, accountability, and excellence in delivery. Collaborates with product and technology leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable architecture roadmaps and solution designs. 

Qualifications

Preferred: 

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance).  
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, or similar.   
• Experience with global delivery models and vendor management.  

Required:  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or direct and applicable work experience. 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an IT environment with minimum 7 years of architecture experience including advanced knowledge of development methodologies and designing solutions. Deep understanding of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), cloud platforms, and integration strategies. 
• Prior formal leadership skills typically gained by leading work teams, coaching, mentoring and facilitating work activities, along with strong relationship management skills developing collaborative and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills with ability to build relationships across technology divisions. 
• Proven experience leading architecture teams, either informally or formally, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions. Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate strategy and direction to a team. 
• Stays informed on emerging technology trends and skillsets. Proven experience implementing change initiatives and supporting a culture of innovation and creativity. Encourages team to accept and resolve challenges. 
• Ability to think strategically to communicate, organize, and implement/accomplish long-range goals. 
• Effective consulting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Uses data effectively and demonstrates sound judgment and decision making to drive positive outcomes.  
• Demonstrated success influencing at all levels of the organization. Builds trust, alignment, commitment, and action from others.  
• Prior experience measuring and evaluating work processes to achieve organizational goals.  
• Proven ability to be adaptable to unexpected changes or situations. Adjusts effectively to work within work structures, business processes, work requirements and culture. Experience with architecture in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, supporting Agile Release Trains and aligning designs with Lean-Agile principles.  
• Travel required up to 5%. 

Additional Information

a. Lead with a focus on driving change and empowering people. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by actively coaching and mentoring team members to build skills, enhance performance and foster professional growth. Provide day-to-day leadership across financial and human resources functions, aligning staff development, budgeting, and departmental operations with strategic business objectives. Inspire teams