Lead IT Architect

What You'll Do As a Lead IT Architect, you will work closely with clients to understand their issues, define IT strategies, architecture solutions, win buy-in for your recommendations, and collaborate with fellow BCGers to transform client potential into performance. You will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within a project, and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve clients' problems. You will start to take on team-lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership. What You'll Bring Experience 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy development, and large-scale system design, with a demonstrated ability to align IT solutions with business objectives and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives. Spanish Mandatory Fluent in English Technical Skills Enterprise Architecture Design: Expert in creating enterprise-wide IT architectures, including business, data, application, and technology layers, aligned with industry frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or SABSA. Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing long-term IT roadmaps, aligning business and IT strategies, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Technology Portfolio Management: Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise software systems, and middleware technologies, with a focus on interoperability and scalability. Integration Mastery: Extensive experience in integrating legacy systems with modern solutions through APIs, microservices, and SOA frameworks. Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, DORA, NIS2) and industry-specific regulations to ensure data security and privacy. Disaster Recovery and Resilience: Skilled in designing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans for enterprise systems. Enterprise Security Strategies: Experience in implementing enterprise-level security architectures, including continuous monitoring, threat detection, and zero-trust models. Desirable Expertise Governance and Risk Management: Proven ability to implement IT governance frameworks, optimize resource allocation, and manage risks associated with complex IT environments. Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of advanced technologies like AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain, and their application in enterprise solutions. Vendor Management: Expertise in evaluating and managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure delivery excellence. Interpersonal & Leadership Skills Strategic Visionary: Ability to think strategically and design innovative IT solutions to drive business growth and competitive advantage. Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills to influence C-level executives, present architectural strategies, and lead cross-functional teams. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven leadership in guiding architects, developers, and IT teams while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Industry Experience Extensive experience in industries such as Banking, Insurance, Energy, Telecommunications, or Manufacturing, with a history of delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions tailored to sector-specific challenges. BCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E-Verify Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr