Director Information Technology-Enterprise Architecture

This position will be hybrid out of our Springfield, IL or Addison, TX office. It is not a remote position.

The Information Technology Director - Enterprise Architecture will ensure the alignment of the IT strategy to the organization’s mission and strategy using a variety of architectural models.

• Responsible for overall IT Architecture development and material system design 
• Provides direction to Architects in their assignments to product areas, projects, programs, and technologies
• Collaborates with business leaders on planning and IT portfolio development
• Staffs and manages architecture positions through talent management and hiring
• Promotes maturation of the architecture discipline at Horace Mann
• Serves as the escalation point on technical issues that impact the enterprise
• Collaborates with executive level business and IT Solution Delivery Partners on enterprise prioritization and major resource shifts
• Provides visibility on enterprise material risks including security gaps, operational issues, technical debt, and efficiency improvement opportunities
• Develops and implements Architecture IT policies, standards, and procedures that improve efficiency and reduce risk

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in computer science, MIS or a similar computer-oriented major required
• 5-10 years related experience in IT and/or insurance business
• 4-7 years of IT leadership experience