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What You'll Do
About the role
As a Architecture Director, you will lead and deliver enterprise architecture solutions, technology strategy, CIO/CTO advisory and overall IT Architecture steering for our clients across diverse industries. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to understand their objectives, challenges, and opportunities and translate them into cutting-edge technology enablers. You will also steer the definition of target architecture across domains of channels, digital enablers, applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure, data and security. Additionally, you will need to have a strong sense of tech teams leadership and operating with heavy client facing exposure.
Responsabilities
As a Architecture Director, you will work closely with our clients´ executive leadership teams to address their most critical technology challenges, shape enterprise IT strategies, and design next-generations architecture landscapes. You will drive buy-in for your recommendations and guide BCG Platinion case teams to transform client ambition into tangible business performance.
You will architect and roll-out tailored IT strategies, digital platforms and modernization roadmaps that leverage state-of-the-art tools and approaches such as cloud computing, advanced data & AI, and core systems transformation.
A core focus of your role will be the financial services industry (banking & insurance) where you will lead complex transformation programs, from core banking/insurance platform modernization to digital channel enablement and data-driven architectures.
What You'll Bring
At least 12 years of professional experience in IT strategy and consulting, enterprise architecture, or large-scale IT transformation programsSignificant track record in the financial services industry (banking and/or insurance), leading core platform transformations, digital channels, payments, or insurance platformsRelevant consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm or in a senior architecture role in a leading financial or insurance organization.Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills, strong customer focus and mental agility with results orientationStrong technical expertise in at least three of the following areas:o Enterprise & Solution Architecture
o IT Modernization & Legacy Transformation
o Core Banking & Insurance Platforms
o Cloud, DevOps & Modern Engineering
o Applied Intelligence, Data, AI/ML, AutomationExperience engaging with and advising C-level executives on strategic technology decisionsAbility to define and present target architecture models, MVP architectures, and modernization roadmapsStrong business acumen, with the ability to frame technology in terms of business impactProven leadership experience: hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. Alongside defining architecture functions operating models.Experience in writing and presenting thought leadershipPreferred industry focus: Banking & insurance, with additional exposure to other sectors valuedStrong professional presence, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive business developmentAbility to work under pressure and willingness to travel world-wideHigh professional and rigorous, results-oriented, driven and hard-workingSpanish is mandatoryHave excellent verbal and written communications skills in EnglishA University degree with above average academic performance in a STEM related field or business management
Who You'll Work With
BCG Managing Directors and Partners (MDP’s)PLA Managing Directors (MD’s)BCG Consultants at all levelPLA Consultants at all levelClients, vendors, and partners
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