Architecture Governance Lead 33002

Architecture Governance Lead

We look for individuals who welcome new ideas encourage innovation and are eager to make an impact. Whether you re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional our experience is oneofakind. You can design a career you ll love from top to bottom we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking an Architecture Governance Lead to join the Technology practice in our Mumbai office. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services. As a direct report of the Chief Architect. The role will support the evolution of the Enterprise Technology & Information function which is integral to business and technology planning driving digitization and innovation.

The role will lead the operation of the firm s Architecture Council assuring that all Technology Investments are in alignment with Architecture Strategy.

By working with key stakeholders across the enterprise including architecture leadership the role orchestrates architecture governance processes assuring that work across the firm aligns with target state objectives. Strong partnerships with different teams in business and technology groups will be fundamental for success.

. What it Means to Work for Us:

You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

You will join a culture that has received multiple top Places to Work awards

o We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

o We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

o Showing up authentically is how we both as professionals and a Firm find inspiration to do our best work

o Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

Operate the Architecture Governance Practice as part of the Enterprise Architecture team including operating the firm s Architecture Council

Educate senior stakeholders in business and technology about the nature and value of Architecture Governance Practice

Serve as a partner to business and technical leaders during strategic planning to assure strategic alignment of technology investments

Deliver captivating messages through excellent written and vocal material to cultivate senior stakeholders buyin

Develop the governance strategies principles and standards to guide architecture decision making across the organization

Build and maintain a standard set of enterprise architecture governance tools and processes that will provide the right level of governance for all our teams

Build and maintain the repository of Architecture governance artifacts including Policies Standards Procedures & Guidelines Principles and Decision Records

Supervise architecture reviews to identify improvement opportunities

Foster productive working relationships with all business and technical leaders and effectively manage their expectations. Establish the role of leader consultant coach and mentor to support teams and team members through a continuous improvement journey

We are looking for someone who has:

Thorough and indepth knowledge of business and application architecture concepts processes and tools

Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. adept at storytelling presenting thoughts effectively and persuasively to individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders

Experience in creating visual narratives that support a clarity & understanding of architecture initiatives and roadmaps

Selfmotivated selfstarter who can work independently and deliver incremental results

Strong organizational skills with the ability to enhance the firm s controls framework including policies & procedures and training to provide optimal solutions

Ability to foster strong professional relationships & partnerships and highly effective facilitation skills within small or large group settings

Experience with handling complicated or delicate internal issues that have an important impact on the business

Ability to lead multiple projects in parallel

Basic Qualifications:

5 years of technology change / project management experience

Experience with enterprise architecture processes and governance models

Experience in strategic planning & investment governance

Experience leading governance forums

Experience with creating roadmaps for execution

Proven experience in succeeding in environments with significant ambiguity

Desirable Exposure (exposure to one or more of the following disciplines confers a distinct advantage):

Enterprise Architecture businessarchitecturefocused frameworks such as TOGAF

Six Sigma

IASA ISACA ISC2 or any Architect certifications

Financial Insurance Accounting/Auditing firm experience

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or protected veteran status citizenship or other protected characteristics under federal state or local law.

About our Technology Team:

Technology is enhancing the ways we operate at every level of the firm and our Technology team is the driving force for that. Unlike your average IT team you won t find us simply administering technology but serving as strategic advocates to deliver solutions that bring measurable positive change for all our clients.

Because we pivot fast and always embrace new perspectives we re creating a culture of technology across every department based on value and a true understanding of the business. By serving as partners to leaders throughout the organization rather than as a resource our Technology employees are accountable to each other and themselves to create a tangible impact based on results.

The way we see it there is always something new we can start stop doing or reimagine. With this mentality we don t let perfection get in the way of innovation. If you have a theory you ll have the autonomy to innovate iterate and collaborate to see it through. Because to us there are no bad ideas only avenues for us to grow as a team and individuals.

About Us:

We are one of the largest accounting tax and business advisory firms with nearly 4000 employees and more than 400 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a longrange perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and startups global public firms and middlemarket companies as well as high net worth individuals family offices notforprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys financial professionals bankers and investors who serve these clients.

About Us India:

We are a subsidiary of our Advisory Group ( Group ) which practices in an alternative practice structure with our LLP. Our India employees provide advisory services to clients of our Group and audit services to clients of our LLP and comply with the professional standards applicable to each of India Group and LLP. Our India employees also provide operational services to our Group and our LLP. The policies and procedures of India including obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure apply to all services provided by our India employees. All applicants are applying to positions for employment with India and not our Group or our LLP.

We opened our first Indian office in Mumbai in 2007. Over the years our India footprint has expanded to include offices in Bangalore and Hyderabad. We are a culturally diverse pool of over 500 professionals supporting our global clientele from a range of startups to Fortune 500 entities.