Enterprise Architect/ HOA Coach

Role: HOA / Enterprise Architect - Tech Architect Coach

Position: HOA/ Enterprise Architect - Tech Architect Coach
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Remote / Occasional on-site as required
Salary: Competitive day rate

Are you an experienced CTO or Enterprise Architect with a passion for leading and coaching technical teams? We are seeking a seasoned professional to play a dual role-leading major architectural initiatives while coaching and mentoring an internal technical architects who face challenges with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• CTO Experience: Lead as a trusted technical authority while acting as an Enterprise Architect on the tech side, helping to create trust and credibility with key stakeholders.
• Coaching and Leadership: Spend approximately 20% of your time coaching a struggling tech architect, helping them navigate high-level technical discussions and elevate their impact within the organization.
• Architectural Leadership: Spend 80% of your time leading the definition of reference architectures and the tech architecture for key business programs, focusing on applications, infrastructure, data integration, and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Cross-Disciplinary Guidance: Provide architectural expertise across infrastructure, cloud (AWS and Azure), security, middleware, and API strategy. Assist in defining application and integration architecture strategies, including API development and network infrastructure.
• Middleware/API: Utilize technologies such as webMethods, SAP-based products, Microsoft Integration Services, or SAP Integration Suite to drive technical strategy.
• Tech Architect Oversight: Provide dotted-line leadership for tech architects, defining the integration strategy and aligning it with the company's long-term vision.

Key Skills:

• API strategy and integration
• Network and security architecture
• Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms
• Expertise in network and security architecture design

Team Size and Structure:

• 6 architects (business, ERP, data, tech infrastructure/security)
• Directly support the technical architect responsible for infrastructure and security
• Collaborate with business and ERP architects to ensure alignment with organizational goals

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a HOA or Enterprise Architect with hands-on experience in coaching and technical leadership
• Ability to engage with C-level executives and build credibility across the organization
• Expertise in leading architectural initiatives in SaaS-oriented, third-party-driven environments
• A collaborative leader who can provide coaching while delivering results

About the Opportunity: This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact within a large organization, helping to shape the future of its technology landscape while supporting the growth and development of key team members. If you're an experienced leader who enjoys a mix of hands-on architecture work and mentorship, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team looking to innovate and drive change.