Sr. Manager Enterprise Architecture

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Job Function:
Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security;
Job Sub Function:
Enterprise Architecture;
Job Category:
People Leader;
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America.

We are seeking the best talent for a Sr Manager, Enterprise Architect, Standards & Lifecycle Management to lead the development, governance, and execution of technology standards and lifecycle strategies across our global enterprise. This role is pivotal in driving modernization, ensuring compliance, minimizing technical debt, and aligning our technology landscape with enterprise goals. As a key leader within our Architecture Operations and Standards team, you will enable secure, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions through best-in-class standards and lifecycle management.

• Technology Standards & Lifecycle Management
  • Define, publish, and govern enterprise-wide technology standards across software, hardware, SaaS, and PaaS.
  • Establish and maintain lifecycle roadmaps by technology domain in alignment with EA strategy.
  • Drive quarterly review and validation of standards with domain architects, SMEs, and service owners.
  • Lead ALM/TLM (Application and Technology Lifecycle Management) processes and governance for Technology Services.
  • Deliver technology compliance dashboards, risk assessments, and scorecards to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Architecture Strategy & Collaboration
  • Develop reference architectures across key domains including Cloud, Data, Security, and Applications.
  • Partner with domain architects, BT stakeholders, and platform/service leaders to ensure alignment and reuse of standards.
  • Champion modernization initiatives through TIME-based assessments (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate) and remediation strategies.
• Governance & Communication
  • Lead and facilitate TS Architecture Round tables and EA governance forums.
  • Maintain and publish documentation in LeanIX, Confluence, and other collaboration platforms.
  • Drive adoption of standards through onboarding programs, stakeholder training, and enablement sessions.
• Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage and execute EA-driven transformation programs aligned with TS and enterprise priorities.
  • Integrate industry trends and innovation into architecture planning and lifecycle decisions.
    
    Collaborate with engineering, service owners, and portfolio leaders to improve service maturity and architecture effectiveness.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline (required). Master’s degree or equivalent experience, certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, AWS/Azure Architect, or Lean Six Sigma (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in Enterprise Architecture, Technology Standards Management, or related IT leadership roles. Proven success in implementing enterprise-wide standards and lifecycle strategies. Strong program management skills, with ability to lead complex initiatives across functions, manage priorities, and ensure timely delivery. Hands‑on experience with enterprise tools such as LeanIX, Service Now, and Flexera. Familiarity with ALM/TLM frameworks, TIME assessments, and technical debt governance.
• Skills: Strong cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management in a global, matrixed environment. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Strategic thinker with deep knowledge of IT governance, lifecycle planning, and architecture best practices.

• Enterprise Architecture, Program Management

• Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Developing…