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TIAA Enterprise Architect in Dallas, Texas
TIAA is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join our Technology Architecture and Transformation team. The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the design & development of end-to-end Enterprise Architecture including but not limited to Capability Taxonomy, Maturity Model, Value Stream Modeling, Industry Domain Reference Architectures, connecting Strategic Planning to Delivery. The role should provide thought leadership and strategic direction, to influence the overall company strategy and enable architecture for all stakeholders - business, product management, designers and engineering. Working with business stakeholders and internal development teams, the role will ensure the alignment of capabilities with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Lead development of enterprise capability maps in partnership with business leaders and architects.
Drive capability-based planning through the creation of frameworks and operating models.
Design and deliver domain and reference architectures from multiple business and technical perspectives.
Collaborate with product leaders to evolve capability maturity models and assess current vs. target states.
Define architectural principles and technology selection criteria across TIAA platforms.
Lead value stream modeling efforts, identifying areas for innovation and value creation.
Translate business needs into architectural solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Build reusable models that map products and services to platform capabilities.
Support continuous improvement of TIAA’s platform architecture across systems and teams.
Serve as a strategic advisor on platform evolution, cloud strategy, and enterprise transformation.
Mentor engineers, analysts, and junior architects to build internal capability.
Contribute to annual and long-term planning by aligning capability architecture to business objectives.
Promote strong documentation, presentations, and communication of architecture strategy.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
10IC
Required Skills:
8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and global business transformations.
Experience in business process modeling, value stream mapping, and capability-driven design.
Thorough understanding of platform architecture and SaaS/cloud-based systems.
Hands-on experience in Domain-Driven Design and Capability-Based Architecture.
Expertise in influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.
Demonstrated ability to align enterprise architecture with strategic business outcomes.
Proficient communication and leadership skills, including mentoring and talent development.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in Retirement, FinTech, Insurance, or Investment sectors.
Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFE Architect, or similar frameworks.
Experience with M&A initiatives and streamlining enterprise operating models.
Strong presentation and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to lead architecture for high-transaction, highly regulated environments.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
Related Skills
Application Programming Interface (API) Development/Integration, Automation, Communication, Consultative Communication, Containerization, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Influence, Organizational Savviness, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Relationship Management, Scalability/Reliability, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design/Analysis
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-04-30
Base Pay Range: $143,600/yr. - $209,900/yr.
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .
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