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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Lead Portfolio Architect (Hybrid) - **Company:** Eversource Energy - **Location:** Berlin, CT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $154,560.0 - $171,730.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Software Engineering, IT Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a0cbf7390bdb7575 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong business acumen, big-picture thinking, experienced working with leadership and leading a team * SAFe Agile planning and work methodologies * Test and/or Behavior driven development planning within an Agile context * Working knowledge of CICD pipeline-based delivery mechanisms * Microsoft Azure Experience preferred. * Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques. * Track record of leading and delivering cost effective solutions. * Experience in managing all aspects of vendor relationship including vendor performance and SLA adherence. Education: * Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, related degree or equivalent work experience Experience: * Minimum of 10 years of Architecture or lead subject matter expert experience * Three or more years of experience in supervising and leading architects, Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer ## Description Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship-either now or in the future-should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Responsible for leading the overall information technology architecture planning; including infrastructure strategy, architectural direction, technology standards and guidelines to achieve the business outcomes desired as part of that vision. This position will also work with the broader IT organization and business units, including the IT and business leaders, to determine ways that Eversource can leverage technology to enhance business objectives and improve the customer experience. Essential Functions: * Builds and grows talent in the solution architecture discipline, in addition to leading highly technical teams that can achieve desired business outcomes * Champions the value of architecture and communicates across the organization to foster better linkage between application development and the infrastructure organization. * Manages portfolio IT roadmaps, designs, and guides technology direction within a portfolio of applications that are aligned with business Roadmaps. * Collaborates with other architects on strategy alignment across portfolios and enterprise * Works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. * Onboards and manages members of the team including the design and modeling of solutions, component identification and acquisition, quality review, and development of guidelines and procedures. * Analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses, risks and to develop opportunities for improvements such as expanding capacity, reducing time and cost, and increasing effectiveness and resiliency. * Assists Enterprise Architecture in developing and communicating architectural policies and standards for the enterprise. * Develops materials and presents on current and future architecture trends and their impact on the enterprise. * Coordinates with the PMO, Portfolio Managers, and Product Centers on planning upcoming projects and work. * Supports the portfolio and assists on complex troubleshooting that span solutions in the portfolio., Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. 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