Director, IT Architecture

DescriptionWe're powering a cleaner, brighter future.Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.Are you in?PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITIONResponsible for leading the Architecture function for the Information Technology department; including Enterprise Architecture, Platform Architecture, and Solution Architecture.  Day to day responsibilities include overseeing the new technology introduction process, defining and managing enterprise standards, collaborating with the business to develop overarching roadmaps, providing recommendations to address key issues, defining best-fit solutions for business problems, and managing the enterprise’s technical debt risk. In addition to day-to-day activities, leads the transformation of the Architecture function. Transformational areas include standardizing Architectural roles and responsibilities, shifting to an architecture as a service model, aligning the function to the new Product and Platform Model, creating common Architectural “blueprints”, and driving a “shift left” mindset where Architecture has a seat at the table during strategic planning and solutioning. This role will also participate in the overall leadership of the Information Technology organization. The Director, IT Architecture will also be required to create and maintain strategic relationships with key IT vendors and manage IT vendor contracts.PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES ·         Drive the transformation of the Architecture function at Exelon. ·         Maintain relationships with business clients, ensure business processes and requirements are identified and well understood, facilitate committees and forums that drive investment and technology strategy.·         Oversee new technology introduction and technology standard setting process.  ·         Collaborate with business and IT teams to deliver best fit solutions to business problems.·         Evaluate performance and provide coaching for IT personnel.  Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization.  Provide input on development and retention processes for IT employees. ·         Manage a budgetJOB SCOPEOrganization of >100 Architects. Impact of this position on company performance is high. This position can adversely or positively impact earnings per share by a combination of the performance of the products and the cost of their delivery. Applications, products, and services support Exelon’s business operations. Reports to Vice President.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS·         Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering).              ·         Typically, 12 or more years of experience leading and managing multiple solutions teams at the manager level or higher.                     ·         Experience with and deep knowledge of the business processes. Previous hands on experience with business applications and/or the product portfolio.              ·         Demonstrated strategy planning and customer engagement skills and experience leading organizations and people through change.                ·         Excellent consultative skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. Advanced interpersonal skills, communications skills, and presentation skills.  Demonstrated ability to present and discuss complex technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding and approval.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS·         Graduate degree in Information Systems or related discipline or MBA.·         15+ Years of Architecture Leadership experienceJob Field: Information Technology - StaffOrganization: BSC Information TechnologySchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular