Chief Enterprise Architect TOGAF, Zachman

Chief Enterprise Architect [Must have TOGAF, Zachman]

Atlanta, GA

12+ Months

Local

• 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
  • Lead and mentor a team of Enterprise Architects specializing in Security, Data, Applications, and Infrastructure domains
  • Oversee and guide Solutions Architects across various sub‑departments
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the Enterprise Architecture team and across 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
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Build, manage, and develop a high‑performing team of Enterprise Architects across various domains
  • Guide and manage the various Solution Architects throughout the organization
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to grow architectural capabilities
  • Foster collaboration between the Enterprise Architecture team and other IT and business units
  • Implement a holistic approach that addresses People, Process, Technology, and Culture dimensions of change
  • Partner closely with PMO to drive and support change management for both internal and external customers
  • Recommend and oversee organizational structures such as Communities of Practice, Centers of Excellence, Guilds, Change Control Boards, and Architectural Review Boards
  • Design and implement collaborative structures that create alignment and foster innovation across IT departments
• 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
• Collaborative Standards Development and Governance
  • 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
  • Establish and chair Architectural Review Boards as needed to govern technology decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Design and implement effective Change Control processes that balance governance with agility
  • Lead and oversee Communities of Practice, Centers of Excellence, and Guilds to promote knowledge sharing and standardization
  • 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
• 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…