VP, IT Enterprise Architect

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a global, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., working to improve environmental sustainability, human health, and resilience in the built environment through its programs and rating systems including LEED. Today, people in over 150 countries and territories live, work, and learn in LEED certified buildings, communities, and cities that protect health, climate, and natural resources, and enhance quality of life.  

USGBC’s Technology team is seeking a Vice President of IT Enterprise Architecture. This leader will design, mentor, and manage the organization's enterprise IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will attract top-tier talent, deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions, and oversee the architecture team. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this position is responsible for day-to-day IT architecture projects and engineering, while driving continuous process improvements and operational efficiencies. The role also involves cross-departmental collaboration on key initiatives and platforms.

This position offers the flexibility to be remote, based within the United States.

Specific Responsibilities:

 1) Strategy Execution

• Working with the CIO, develop and maintain the enterprise IT architecture vision and strategy, aligning it with business goals
• Ensure successful execution of business plans to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share
• Develop short- and long-term IT portfolio and plans to meet organizational needs
• Communicate IT vision, strategy, metrics, annual goals, and success factors to the CIO and other stakeholders

 2) Building and Leading a Successful Team

•  Recruit and retain top IT talent through systematic and unbiased approaches
•  Define SMART delivery goals in alignment with functional leads
•  Partner with peers and regional leads to establish strategy and operations plans
•  Share best practices and optimize team performance and productivity

 3) Managing IT Architecture, Standards, Processes, and Tools

• Oversee day to day operations of IT architecture teams to ensure high quality and user satisfaction
• Plan, design, communicate, and manage IT projects, including tracking and leading system upgrades and replacements
• Standardize tools and processes for agile development, estimation, and deployment
• Monitor projects for adherence to defined IT architecture processes
• Communicate important policy changes that affect internal operations
• Develop and regularly test Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
• Implement and administer critical security controls
• Manage detailed budgets for capital and operational expenses related to IT architecture efforts
• Monitor and appropriately manage security and system alerts
• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance throughout the IT architecture life cycle
• Manage project related resourcing and address changes to project scopes and resource requirements

 4) Driving for Results

• Set high performance standards for self and others
• Assume responsibility for achieving work objectives
• Proactively solve problems and deliver results

 5) Customer Relationships

• Develop and sustain relationships based on understanding customer/stakeholder needs
• Ensure actions are consistent with the company’s service standards

 6) Global Mindset

• Support employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and cultural perspectives
• Utilize differences to drive innovation and engagement
• Ensure employees contribute to their full potential

 7) Strategic Partnerships

• Develop collaborative relationships with other technical teams, employees, and business partners
• Explore partnership opportunities both inside and outside the organization
• Influence and leverage corporate and shared services leaders to achieve objectives
• Maintain effective external relations with government, business, and industry
• Ensure resources are received and corporate strategies

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, related field, or equivalent work experience 
• At least 15+ years of experience in IT architecture
• At least 15+ years of experience with enterprise architecture, software architecture, or CRM/ERP development, and Agile practices
• At least 7 years of experience as a team lead
• Proven leadership of a large IT or architecture team
• Proficiency in managing relationships with Vendors/ partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment
• Expert in cloud solutions and applications architecture, especially with AWS/Azure
• Proven experience in the following:
  1. Hands-on Salesforce development and SAP knowledge required
  2. Ecommerce platforms and solutioning
  3. DevOps tools and techniques
  4. Implementing OAuth2 and REST APIs
  5. Leading medium to large scale IT initiatives and business transformations
  6. Maintaining high standards for security and business continuity
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Kanban, Agile and Scrum Demonstrated track record that includes working closely with Finance, Sales and Operations for process improvement within IT systems
• Work with vendors and project managers to provide technical solutions for product development
• Successfully managed significant system upgrades and replacements with minimal disruption

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to collaborate with upper management and other IT and business teams
• Well versed in selecting vendors and managing them using performance data 
• Set and managed a budget for the department, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to nontechnical audiences
• Self-Directed with a strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision making and quality of work
• Customer Focused with a commitment to quality
• Strong problem solving and time management skills; high attention to detail

Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time, permanent, salaried, benefits-eligible, exempt status 
• Location: Washington D.C. (HQ) or remote within the United States
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST, 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings 
• USGBC is an equal opportunity employer 

Benefits:

Employees work for an established mission-based and member-driven nonprofit organization with a compelling vision, nonprofit competitive compensation that includes 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive health insurance, employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA), generous paid leave, in addition to a renewal leave of six weeks for employees celebrating monumental employment anniversary. 

The headquarters office is a LEED Platinum commercial interior space in a LEED certified building in the LEED Platinum certified central business district in the first LEED Platinum certified city, Washington, DC. The office serves as an example for green design and construction products and practices. It is close to public transportation and incorporates many healthy and environmentally friendly features, including an on-site gym, rooftop lounge and healthy snacks for staff.