Chief Enterprise Technology Architect

Plans and schedules team resources status reporting and completion of required documentation for team assignment and projects. Analyzes and develops work or project plans for team assignments. Analyzes and implements solutions. Supervises subordinates.

• The Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Enterprise Technology Architect to lead our architectural initiatives and drive innovation across the organization further strengthening our position as a key enabler of GDOTs mission and goals.

Position Overview

• As the Chief Enterprise Technology Architect at GDOT IT you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape.
• You will lead the evolution and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise architecture that aligns with GDOTs strategic goals and enables efficient effective and innovative transportation solutions.
• Your work will directly support GDOTs mission by leveraging technology to enhance safety sustainability and mobility across Georgias transportation system.
• This position will report directly to the Chief Information Officer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and maintain a forwardthinking enterprise architecture strategy that supports GDOTs 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 GDOTs 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 GDOTs 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 decisionmaking 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 GDOTs 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 cocreation of enterprise architecture standards and best practices through inclusive crossfunctional 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 GDOTs 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 proofofconcept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in realworld 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 enterprisewide 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 crosspollination of ideas between different architectural teams
• Ensure that solution architectures contribute to GDOTs 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 GDOTs operations
• Lead proofofconcept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoption
• Focus on technologies that can enhance safety sustainability and mobility in Georgias transportation system
• Champion the role of IT as a strategic enabler demonstrating how technology drives GDOTs mission forward

7. Communication and Change Management

• Articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and nontechnical 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 GDOTs vision of increasing Georgias competitiveness through transportation leadership
• Promote the value of IT initiatives in enabling GDOTs mission across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field; Masters 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 largescale 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

About GDOT IT

• The Georgia Department of Transportations IT Division is at the forefront of digital transformation leveraging cuttingedge technologies to enhance transportation systems and improve the lives of Georgias citizens.
• As the technology enabler of GDOTs mission our IT division plays a crucial role in driving innovation efficiency and effectiveness across all aspects of the departments operations.
• From intelligent transportation systems to datadriven decisionmaking tools we provide the technological foundation that empowers GDOT to deliver on its commitments to safety mobility and sustainability.

GDOT Mission and Vision

• Our mission is to provide a transportation system that focuses on innovation safety sustainability and mobility.
• Our vision is to increase Georgias competitiveness through transportation leadership.
• GDOTs mission translates into five strategic goals: safety system preservation project delivery mobility and employees.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on Georgias transportation infrastructure and support GDOTs mission
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Worklife balance and flexible working arrangements

• Join us in shaping the future of transportation in Georgia through technology and innovation! Your work as Chief Enterprise Technology Architect will directly contribute to our mission of providing a transportation system that focuses on innovation safety sustainability and mobility ultimately increasing Georgias competitiveness through transportation leadership.
• GDOT is an equalopportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin or disability status.