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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 GDOT's 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 GDOT's strategic goals and enables efficient, effective, and innovative transportation solutions. Your work will directly support GDOT's mission by leveraging technology to enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility across Georgia's transportation system. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Officer.
Key Responsibilities
1.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
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within 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
2.Stakeholder Engagement
Gather requirements and insights from diverse stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and frontline staffFacilitate collaborative decision-making processes to ensure all voices are heard and considered in architectural decisionsBuild strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive technology adoption and successEngage with transportation experts to understand how technology can best support GDOT's mission of innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobilityAct as a bridge between IT and other GDOT divisions, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with operational needs3.Collaborative Standards Development and Implementation
Facilitate the co-creation of enterprise architecture standards and best practices through inclusive, cross-functional workshops and working groupsFoster a culture of shared ownership in architectural standards by involving stakeholders from various departments in the development processGuide the establishment of flexible governance processes that encourage adherence to standards while allowing for innovation and agilityLead regular, collaborative reviews of standards to ensure they evolve with emerging technologies and changing business needsEnsure that architectural standards align with and support GDOT's goals, particularly in streamlining processes and improving access for small businessesDevelop and implement strategies to communicate the value and benefits of standards across the organization, encouraging voluntary adoption4.Research and Innovation Initiatives
Spearhead research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and their potential applications within GDOTOrganize and facilitate proof-of-concept (POC) projects to test innovative solutions in real-world scenariosLead hackathons and innovation challenges that bring together diverse teams to solve complex transportation problemsEstablish partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of technological advancementsCreate and maintain an innovation lab or sandbox environment where teams can experiment with new technologies and approachesDevelop a framework for evaluating and scaling successful POCs and hackathon outcomes into enterprise-wide solutionsFoster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation across the IT division and broader GDOT organization5.Solution Architecture Support
Mentor and guide Solutions Architects, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeedCollaborate with Solutions Architects to align their work with the broader enterprise architecture visionFacilitate knowledge transfer and cross-pollination of ideas between different architectural teamsEnsure that solution architectures contribute to GDOT's goals of project delivery and mobility enhancement.6.Technology Enablement
Develop and implement training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of GDOT IT staffIdentify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on GDOT's operationsLead proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before broader adoptionFocus on technologies that can enhance safety, sustainability, and mobility in Georgia's transportation systemChampion the role of IT as a strategic enabler, demonstrating how technology drives GDOT's mission forward7.Communication and Change Management
Articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesDevelop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new architectural approachesCreate and maintain documentation to support the understanding and implementation of enterprise architecture principlesCommunicate how architectural initiatives support GDOT's vision of increasing Georgia's competitiveness through transportation leadershipPromote the value of IT initiatives in enabling GDOT's mission across the organizationQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on government or transportation sectorsStrong 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 organizationProven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiativesExperience with cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoTKnowledge of transportation systems and smart city concepts is a plusDemonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organizational missions and goalsExperience in positioning IT as a strategic enabler in large organizations
