Solutions Architect, GRC; Hybrid

# Solutions Architect, GRC (Hybrid)
McKinney, Texas Job number:

JR101520###

Job Description:

Solutions Architect, GRC (Hybrid)
** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities
** At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
** Role Overview:
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** Solutions Architect, GRC
**** Solutions Architect, GRC
** to join the team!

In this role, you will be responsible for owning the configuration, optimization, and day-to-day management of our GRC platform.
** This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, Texas (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).
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* What You Will Do:

**** Technical Implementation Support
*** Lead end-to-end implementation of complex platform solutions across multiple technology platforms.
* Lead walkthroughs of GRC solutions with business stakeholders to review out-of-box functionality and identify configuration needs.
* Drive requirements workshops and translate complex business needs into user stories or technical specifications, including changes to forms, navigation, workflow, access control, integrations, etc.
* Architect scalable configurations, data models, and workflow designs.
* Create and review functional and/or technical design documents including configuration guides, workflow diagrams, integration details, data migration, etc.
* Configure advanced GRC solutions including forms, questionnaires, calculations, workflows, reports, dashboards, access control, and integrations.
* Assist with the design and implementation of AI-powered intelligent workflows and/or agents to automate key risk and compliance processes.
* Design and oversee web service integration strategies between GRC platforms and enterprise systems.
* Lead UAT planning and execution, ensuring solutions meet acceptance criteria.
* Oversee deployment to production and data migration activities.
* Establish and enforce configuration standards and best practices.
* Design and implement compliance automation solutions including automated evidence gathering, continuous compliance monitoring, etc.
* Manage multiple concurrent work streams within larger programs.
* Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional coordination with stakeholders.
* Develop project plans, timelines, and resource estimates for platform initiatives.
* Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables for platform initiatives.
* Communicate technical concepts and project status to non-technical stakeholders.
** Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
*** Resolve complex platform issues; performs root-cause analysis and implements long-term fixes.
* Provide ongoing support and clarification for implemented GRC solutions, acting as the primary subject matter expert.
* Lead platform upgrade planning and execution.
* Conduct business process analysis to identify inefficiencies and drive recommendations for improvement.
* Review and analyze change requests for potential enterprise-wide impact.
* Implement and test change requests; lead coordination with business to deploy changes following change management and release processes.
* Ensure the accuracy and completeness of risk and compliance data and documentation within the platform.
* Lead internal and external audit support by maintaining organized, audit-ready evidence within the GRC platform.
* Analyze platform performance, data quality, and user adoption metrics to recommend optimization opportunities.
* Develop and maintain platform governance documentation and standards.
* Mentor junior team members.
* Stay up-to-date with GRC platform product releases and evolving GRC industry trends.
* Lead change management activities for significant platform changes.
* Provide training, documentation, and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective platform use.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholder teams on platform capabilities and best practices.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of the GRC platform strategy and roadmap.
** What You Can Bring:
*** Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Business or related field.
* GRC Platform Specific Entry Level Certifications (e.g., Archer…