Architecture Governance Lead

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking an Architecture Governance Lead to join the Technology practice in our Mumbai office. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services. As a direct report of the Chief Architect. The role will support the evolution of the Enterprise Technology & Information function which is integral to business and technology planning, driving digitization and innovation.
The role will lead the operation of the firm’s Architecture Council assuring that all Technology Investments are in alignment with Architecture Strategy.
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At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking an Architecture Governance Lead to join the Technology practice in our Mumbai office. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services. As a direct report of the Chief Architect. The role will support the evolution of the Enterprise Technology & Information function which is integral to business and technology planning, driving digitization and innovation.
The role will lead the operation of the firm’s Architecture Council assuring that all Technology Investments are in alignment with Architecture Strategy.
By working with key stakeholders across the enterprise, including architecture leadership, the role orchestrates Architecture Governance processes assuring that work across the firm aligns with target state objectives. Strong partnerships with different teams in business and technology groups will be fundamental for success.

.What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

· You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

· You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

· You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards

o We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

o We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

o Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

o Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

· Operate the Architecture Governance Practice as part of the Enterprise Architecture team, including operating the firm’s Architecture Council

· Educate senior stakeholders in business and technology about the nature and value of Architecture Governance Practice

· Serve as a partner to business and technical leaders during strategic planning to assure strategic alignment of technology investments

· Deliver captivating messages through excellent written and vocal material to cultivate senior stakeholders’ buy-in

· Develop the governance strategies, principles, and standards to guide architecture decision making across the organization

· Build and maintain a standard set of enterprise Architecture Governance tools and processes that will provide the right level of governance for all EisnerAmper teams

· Build and maintain the repository of Architecture governance artifacts, including Policies, Standards, Procedures & Guidelines, Principles, and Decision Records

· Supervise architecture reviews to identify improvement opportunities

· Foster productive working relationships with all business and technical leaders, and effectively manage their expectations. Establish the role of leader, consultant, coach, and mentor to support teams and team members through a continuous improvement journey

We are looking for someone who has:

· Thorough and in-depth knowledge of business and application architecture concepts, processes, and tools

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, e.g., adept at storytelling, presenting thoughts effectively and persuasively to individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders

· Experience in creating visual narratives that support a clarity & understanding of architecture initiatives and roadmaps

· Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently and deliver incremental results

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to enhance the firm’s controls framework, including policies & procedures, and training to provide optimal solutions

· Ability to foster strong professional relationships & partnerships and highly effective facilitation skills within small or large group settings

· Experience with handling complicated or delicate internal issues that have an important impact on the business

· Ability to lead multiple projects in parallel

Basic Qualifications:

· 5+ years of technology change / project management experience

· Experience with enterprise architecture processes and governance models

· Experience in strategic planning & investment governance

· Experience leading governance forums

· Experience with creating roadmaps for execution

· Proven experience in succeeding in environments with significant ambiguity