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# Lead Enterprise Architect

- **Company:** The Smart
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Integration, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, People Soft, Cloud Optimization
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=11e14a907c922b2c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 20+ years supporting Texas state government systems

 * 20+ years supporting enterprise/CPA systems and architecture
 * 20+ years building and managing strategic roadmaps
 * 10+ years leading technical teams and managed service providers
 * 10+ years of executive-level communication and presentations
 * 10+ years supporting CAPPS ERP programs
 * 10+ years managing vendor contracts and deliverables
 * 10+ years with data integration, SDLC, and security practices
 * 10+ years with PeopleSoft (FSCM/HCM), SQL, and Oracle
 * 10+ years in ITIL service operations and service desk management, * Experience with CPA legacy statewide systems
 * Experience with enterprise infrastructure management best practices
 * Experience supporting technical procurement initiatives

Core Skills & Attributes

 * Executive-level architecture and leadership expertise
 * Strong ERP and enterprise systems knowledge
 * Proven ability to lead large, multi-agency programs
 * Strong vendor and stakeholder management
 * Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills
 * Strong governance, risk, and compliance focus

Flexible work from home options available.

## Description

Leading enterprise strategy, architecture governance, and operational oversight for the CAPPS ERP program. This role owns long-term technology direction, manages technical operations, and ensures alignment across teams, vendors, and stakeholders in a large multi-agency environment., Enterprise Strategy & Architecture

 * Define and drive enterprise technology roadmap across systems, data, and platforms
 * Ensure alignment with business goals, modernization efforts, and cloud strategy
 * Establish standards for integration, security, and solution design
 * Identify risks, dependencies, and scalability issues

Technical Operations Leadership

 * Lead CAPPS Technology Operations and oversee technical decision-making
 * Act as escalation point for complex issues and system challenges
 * Assign work, monitor team performance, and ensure delivery quality
 * Coordinate across internal teams, agencies, and vendors

ERP & Platform Oversight

 * Provide leadership across CAPPS Financials, HR/Payroll, and integrations
 * Oversee upgrades (PeopleSoft, tools, platforms) and system enhancements
 * Ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance
 * Support large-scale multi-agency deployments

Vendor & Contract Management

 * Oversee managed services vendors and ensure SLA compliance
 * Support audits, contract processes, and technical governance
 * Provide technical input for procurement and solution evaluation

Service Desk & Operations

 * Oversee CAPPS service desk platforms and ITIL-based operations
 * Ensure effective incident management and support processes
 * Maintain documentation and operational standards

Compliance & Governance

 * Ensure adherence to WCAG accessibility, security, and regulatory standards
 * Support audits, reporting, and lifecycle performance metrics
 * Review and approve architectural and technical deliverables


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