What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Enterprise Architecture - BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Full-Time) position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture who will help BYU-Pathway to technically scale from our current 80,000 active students to over a million students over the next several years. The incumbent will have a massive global impact as they serve our global student population in 188 countries. This position requires deep and broad technical experience as a seasoned professional and seasoned leader, especially in higher education IT.
Under the direction of the CIO, this position is responsible for the overall design and performance of the BYU-Pathway application ecosystem and its alignment with the organization's strategic objectives, focusing on optimal functionality, flexibility, and scalability within budget constraints. This role will also be involved in mentoring and guiding other technical staff members.
Important : This position requires a seasoned technology leader with a minimum of 15 years of full-time technical experience, including at least 10 years in technical leadership, 5 years in an architect role, and 3 years leading development teams. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, with frequent evening, and weekend work, and travel required to accommodate providing support to a worldwide student population.
By applying for this position, you confirm that you are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, willing to reside and work full-time in Utah, and able to commute to the BYU-Pathway Worldwide headquarters in Salt Lake City 1-3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture Design : Develop and maintain a comprehensive application architecture roadmap and design documents that aligns with the company's business strategy, considering scalability, performance, security, and future technology trends.
Collaboration with Executives, Stakeholders and Teams : Work closely with department directors and vice presidents, business stakeholders, program managers, product managers, project managers, solutions managers, development teams, and especially other architects to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
Collaboration with System Architects : Work with System Architect and Solutions Managers to :
- Ensure seamless integration between different systems within the BYU-Pathway's ecosystem and the Church.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology stacks for new applications, considering compatibility with existing systems and future requirements.
- Design the architecture of complex application solutions, including system components, data flows, and interfaces.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to development teams throughout the application development lifecycle.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications, optimizing system efficiency and scalability.
- Plan and execute strategies for migrating legacy applications to new technologies while maintaining functionality.
Cultivate, develop, and grow BYU-Pathway's low-code engineering team : Mentor, advise, and support the low-code engineering manager and the development of a new team of contracted BYU-Pathway student developers from around the globe.
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, closely related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience :
Skills :
Preferred :
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
