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Excellus Health Plan Inc. Enterprise Architect I/II/III in Rochester, New York
Job Description:
Summary:
The Enterprise Architect provides expertise in one or more technology, business, or continuum process disciplines within the Chief Technology Office. This predominantly comes in the form of strategy, standards, architecture process and/or consulting. The core disciplines and areas of focus are Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology, and Continuum Process (Architectural & Strategy Governance, eSDLC management, resource, capacity, demand, repositories, etc.). Enterprise Architects provide thought leadership within these disciplines that contribute to a progressive Target State Architecture and a highly functioning Chief Technology Office that ensures the strategic and architectural integrity of the organization.
Essential Accountabilities:
Level I:
Authors, Sponsors, Enables, and/or Promotes technology/business strategies that support the reference and target state architectures.
Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in one of the following disciplines (Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology, Continuum Process).
Works collaboratively with other Enterprise Architects to provide a holistic and synergistic technology/business architecture approach.
Consults with Solution Architects & Business Analysts to integrate reference and target state architectures into technology and business solutions.
Authors, Sponsors, Enables, and/or Promotes technology/business standards that provide architectural building blocks to support the reference and target state architecture and solution designs.
Responsible for communicating Target State Architectures and roadmaps to Solution Architects and key business/technology decision makers to ensure solutions are designed in alignment with core Architecture and Strategic Guiding Principles.
Utilizes and supports the Solution Design Life Cycle (SDLC) through the Strategy and Architectural phases.
Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
Performs other functions as assigned by management.
Level II (in addition to Level I Accountabilities)
Provides advanced level of thought leadership in one or more of the following disciplines (Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology, Continuum Process).
Researches and identifies areas of innovation with the intent to advance technical/business capabilities through the effective use of technology or process.
Advanced level of subject matter expertise in one or more of the following disciplines (Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology, Continuum Process).
Provides direct support to Principal level and Deputy Chief Architects to advance not only discipline related strategies/standards, but also at an Enterprise level.
Level III (in addition to Level II Accountabilities)
Analyzes industry, technology trends and best practices, vendor products and services, to inform and influence business and IT direction.
Acts as mentor to Level I/II Enterprise and Solution Architects.
Acts as spokesperson on company's technical designs and future directions across multiple business and technology domains.
Builds executive-level relationships to become a trusted advisor for technology strategies.
Assumes leadership roles for Enterprise level technologies and processes to advance the strategic and architectural integrity.
Provides consultation and architecture services at the highest efficiency level through business/industry knowledge and expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.
All Levels
Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. In lieu of degree, six (6) years of experience.
Six (6) years of related work experience within a core Business or Technology discipline.
Significant knowledge and experience in a Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology or Architectural Continuum.
Extensive overall knowledge in technology systems, practices and architectural techniques.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding collaboration skills both within and outside of department.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Capable of rapidly understanding new concepts and ideas. Ability to understand complex matters and problem solve.
Level II (in addition to Level 1 Qualifications)
Eight (8) years of related experience, of which two (2) years of business or technology architecture related experience.
Advanced knowledge and experience in a Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology or Architectural Continuum.
Proven capacity to work independently and manage multiple, competing demands.
Proven capability to lead small to medium size initiatives around core Business and/or Technology disciplines that advance the strategic/architectural integrity of an organization.
Level III (in addition to Level II Qualifications)
Ten (10) years of related experience, of which four (4) years of business or technology architecture related experience.
Subject Matter Level Expertise and experience in a Business, Integration, Data, Application, Technology or Architectural Continuum.
Proven capability to lead small to medium size initiatives around core Business and/or Technology disciplines that advance the strategic/architectural integrity of an organization.
Proven capability to lead large size initiatives around core Business and/or Technology disciplines that advance the strategic/architectural integrity of an organization.
Leader in advancing Architecture and Strategy at an Enterprise Level that advances the effectiveness and efficiency of the technology ecosystem.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.
Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.
Ability to work in a home office for continuous periods of time for business continuity.
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One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.
Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.
At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know diversity helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.
We aspire to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups to apply.
OUR COMPANY CULTURE:
Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing workforce diversity, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.
In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation Range(s):
Grade 210 Minimum: 85, 446 Maximum: 158, 080
Grade 210A Minimum: 99, 133 Maximum: 183, 394
Grade 210B Minimum: 112, 008 Maximum: 207, 230
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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