IT Enterprise Architecture Governance Sr

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Summary
As IT Enterprise Architecture Governance Senior, you establish and optimize governance and controls, accountable for consulting and advising on large, complex and, often, ambiguous issues related to aligning company technology selections to architecture target-state strategy. As subject matter expert, you will: help to create architecture target-state strategy policies/standards; design/evaluate processes/controls to enable compliance with those policies; evaluate and approve deviations from those policies; promote target state-strategy awareness through training activities; evaluate and make decisions on noncompliance issues; lead, coach, and mentor NM staff on the architecture target-state strategy program, including specific processes intended to ensure consistency and quality. Further, you will develop action plans to support departmental and corporate strategy. Above all, you demand excellence of yourself; you handle tasks with the highest possible degree of accuracy and discretion.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute complex governance tasks and projects, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Perform detailed IT architecture compliance assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance the effectiveness of governance and risk management practices.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff members, facilitating their professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in MIS, Engineering, Business or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required.
• 6-8 years of experience in information systems, governance or systems audit with a demonstrated knowledge in technologies and processes.
• Proven ability to design and implement IT general controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor other staff members.
• Strong ability to independently identify and resolve critical and complex issues through effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to maintain and strengthen relationships; ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external partners.
• Proven organizational savvy with demonstrated tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability in dealing with ambiguity.

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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$84,350.00
Pay Range - End:
$156,650.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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• Comprehensive benefits
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