Enterprise Architecture Director jobs in White Plains, NY

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Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Managing Director of Technology Operations and Enterprise Architecture Management. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Foundation's technology operations, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture to support our mission of promoting the well-being of humanity worldwide.

Pay Range: $218,270 - $266,218. This represents the present low and high end of the Foundation’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience. 

Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Technology Operations and Infrastructure

• Lead and manage the Foundation's technology operations, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of technology systems.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation's technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud-based platforms.
• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure efficient and effective technology operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technology-related issues and challenges.

Enterprise Architecture Management

• Develop and maintain the Foundation's enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, principles, and guidelines to ensure consistency and interoperability across technology systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize technology investments that support the Foundation's strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular assessments of the Foundation's technology landscape, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.

Vendor Management and Partnerships

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, ensuring effective delivery of contracted services.
• Evaluate and select technology vendors, negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with external organizations to leverage their expertise and resources in advancing the Foundation's technology goals.

Technology Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement the Foundation's technology strategy, aligning it with the overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the Foundation's operations and programs.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on technology investments and initiatives.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting equal opportunities, belonging, and leveraging the strengths of a diverse team.

Communications and Relationship Management

• Engage effectively with experts in wider forums.
• Facilitate partner interactions to advance Foundation strategy; lead a partner relationship towards a long-term technology goal.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• 12 years in technology leadership roles, with a focus on technology operations and enterprise architecture management.
• Experience in leading and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of technology trends, including cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing technology strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Proficiency in managing complex technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in enterprise architecture management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of ethical and responsible technology practices, including data privacy and security.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. 
• Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.  
• Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. 
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.

As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status. 

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.