We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.
Help Cengage fulfill its mission of supporting learners throughout their lifelong learning! Looking to apply your architecture skills to support business growth while ensuring resiliency to disruption? Love to play a meaningful role in aligning technology roadmap to translating business strategy to tangible technology initiatives? Motivated by formulating mitigation strategies to potential disruptions and managing technology blueprint for effective communication? Then join us as Enterprise Architect, Strategy and Roadmap!
Responsibilities
Listen - actively engage with senior business leaders and technology solution partners to capture key business priorities and value drivers
Understand - work with current-state business capability model to identify areas of gap, misalignment, and deficiencies
Envision - work closely with EA domain owners to construct multi-year roadmaps that would address gaps and deficiencies identified in the BCM
Anticipate - play out -what if- scenarios with fellow EAs and partners to prevent tunnel vision and build viable alternatives for -best-case- plans
Collaborate - work with EA peers to ensure roadmaps are adhered to without being dogmatic and idealistic, making pragmatic adjustments along the way
Document - own and drive the maintenance and upkeep of enterprise estate artifacts (-City Map-) as well as roadmaps, using leading EA tooling - specifically Ardoq
Champion - regularly connect with change leaders to share vision and value of the roadmap, soliciting and incorporate feedback into revisions
Explore - stay informed on innovative, emerging macro technology trends
Qualifications
Ten years of related experience in crafting, implementing, and operating IT technologies is required
Eight years of experience in architecture practices or similar functions
Consistent track record in Enterprise Architecture roles
Knowledge of business capability modeling, technology road-mapping, technology strategy formulation, and estate management is required
Confirmed strength in critical thinking and leadership with strong abilities in positive relationship management among peers, team members, and within all levels of the organization
Capability to implement the vision, drive business results, and drive strategic growth in a highly dynamic environment
Business acuity and detailed knowledge of general principles of finance, budget, ITIL, project management, secure systems development lifecycle, and IT Security
Accomplished change leader
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
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About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
