Preferred local to Atlanta GA​ || Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Location : Atlanta GA​

Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) this skill is mandatory

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

○ Develop and maintain a forward-thinking enterprise architecture strategy that supports GDOT’s mission and objectives

○ Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business goals and transportation needs

○ Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the IT division

○ Ensure that all architectural decisions and initiatives contribute to GDOT’s strategic goals of safety, system preservation, project delivery, mobility, and employee development

○ Support and Shepherd the IT division in its role as a critical enabler of GDOT’s mission, identifying opportunities to leverage technology for transformative impact

2. Stakeholder Engagement

○ Gather requirements and insights from diverse stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and frontline staff

○ Facilitate collaborative decision-making processes to ensure all voices are heard and considered in architectural decisions

○ Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive technology adoption and success

○ Engage with transportation experts to understand how technology can best support GDOT’s mission of innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility

○ Act as a bridge between IT and other GDOT divisions, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with operational needs

3. Collaborative Standards Development and Implementation

○ Facilitate the co-creation of enterprise architecture standards and best practices through inclusive, cross-functional workshops and working groups

○ Foster a culture of shared ownership in architectural standards by involving stakeholders from various departments in the development process

○ Guide the establishment of flexible governance processes that encourage adherence to standards while allowing for innovation and agility

○ Lead regular, collaborative reviews of standards to ensure they evolve with emerging technologies and changing business needs

○ Ensure that architectural standards align with and support GDOT’s goals, particularly in streamlining processes and improving access for small businesses

○ Develop and implement strategies to communicate the value and benefits of standards across the organization, encouraging voluntary adoption

4. Research and Innovation Initiatives

○ Spearhead research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and their potential applications within GDOT

○ Organize and facilitate proof-of-concept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in real-world scenarios

○ Lead hackathons and innovation challenges that bring together diverse teams to solve complex transportation problems

○ Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of technological advancements

○ Create and maintain an innovation lab or sandbox environment where teams can experiment with new technologies and approaches

○ Develop a framework for evaluating and scaling successful POCs and hackathon outcomes into enterprise-wide solutions

○ Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation across the IT division and broader GDOT organization

5. Solution Architecture Support

○ Mentor and guide Solutions Architects, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed

○ Collaborate with Solutions Architects to align their work with the broader enterprise architecture vision

○ Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-pollination of ideas between different architectural teams

○ Ensure that solution architectures contribute to GDOT’s goals of project delivery and mobility enhancement.

6. Technology Enablement

○ Develop and implement training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of GDOT IT staff

○ Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on GDOT’s operations

○ Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoption

○ Focus on technologies that can enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility in Georgia’s transportation system

○ Champion the role of IT as a strategic enabler, demonstrating how technology drives GDOT’s mission forward

7. Communication and Change Management

○ Articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

○ Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new architectural approaches

○ Create and maintain documentation to support the understanding and implementation of enterprise architecture principles

○ Communicate how architectural initiatives support GDOT’s vision of increasing Georgia’s competitiveness through transportation leadership

○ Promote the value of IT initiatives in enabling GDOT’s mission across the organization

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

● 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectors

● Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization

● Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives

● Experience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT

● Knowledge of transportation systems and smart city concepts is a plus

● Demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organizational missions and goals

● Experience in positioning IT as a strategic enabler in large organizations