Director of IT Architecture (with R&D Focus)- 47430
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Title: Director of IT Architecture (with R&D Focus)
Reports to: Vice President of Information Technology
Overview
This role involves the strategic use of technology to enhance and transform ministry processes. The individual is responsible for identifying emerging technologies, leading the strategic planning of technology initiatives, and fostering an environment of innovation.
This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a focus on research and development (R&D) to drive innovation, foster technological advancement, and enable ministry growth through cutting-edge IT solutions.
This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and *** (redacted due to LinkedIn job post guidelines)-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.
Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
Technology Strategy And Roadmap
Define and communicate the organization's technology vision, strategy, and architecture principles to align with ministry objectives and future needs.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap, outlining key initiatives, investments, and innovation priorities.
Enterprise Architecture
Lead the design and development of the organization's enterprise architecture, encompassing applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
Establish architecture standards, patterns, and frameworks to guide technology decisions and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
Establish and maintain technology governance processes to ensure that architecture decisions and technology investments are aligned with ministry priorities and compliance requirements.
Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technology assessments to mitigate architectural risks and ensure architectural integrity.
Operate as a Design Authority, creating architecture that supports long term, reliable and resilient systems that are highly integrated and efficient.
Research And Development
Identify emerging technologies, trends, and industry innovations through continuous research and analysis.
Drive R&D initiatives to explore and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and concepts that have the potential to deliver strategic value to the organization.
Innovation Management
Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation encouraging creativity, and curiosity.
Foster collaboration with ministry stakeholders, like-minded institutions, and technology partners to co-create innovative solutions.
Proof Of Concept (PoC) Development
Lead the development and execution of proof of concept (PoC) projects to validate the feasibility, viability, and value proposition of innovative ideas and technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and iterate on PoC solutions, leveraging agile and lean methodologies.
Thought Leadership
Represent the organization as a thought leader in technology innovation and enterprise architecture.
Share insights, best practices, and success stories internally and externally to inspire and educate stakeholders on the value of technology innovation.
Compliance Governance
Ensure IT systems adherence to legal, internal, or contractually prescribed ministry requirements.
Ensure compliance requirements are met for IT security, data protection, availability, and integrity (e.g. GDPR, PCMCIA).
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience (10+ years) in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and innovation leadership roles.
Broad and deep technical expertise across multiple technology domains, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Strong understanding of architectural principles, patterns, and frameworks.
Track record of driving innovation and leading R&D initiatives that have delivered tangible business value and competitive advantage.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ministry needs into actionable technology strategies and solutions.
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