IT Senior Domain Architect (Hybrid)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

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.  

The IT Senior Domain Architect has technical expertise within his/her domain focus areas (AI Agents and 3D Design Software). The IT Senior Domain Architect has a deep understanding of the capabilities of the application family and/or set of technologies within the domain, and ensures that these capabilities are fully utilized and effectively optimized to make leveraging them efficient. He/she evaluates the technologies against vendor product roadmaps, competitive products, and market trends to ensure that the domain meets current and future Eversource needs. The IT Senior Domain Architect is responsible for contributing to the domain roadmap, standards and practices into the overall Enterprise Architecture as well as supporting solution development efforts guided by Solutions Architects that involve their assigned domain. Efficient governance over the domain is necessary to ensure that the technologies are incorporated into solutions in compliant, standard, and supportable ways.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for successfully applying the technology in their domain to solve business problems in a supportable, cost effective, way.
• Understands how the domain supports Eversource needs and assesses current capabilities and future needs to identify necessary changes to the domain technologies or practices.
• Develop guidance for incorporating the technology within their domain into solutions, including defined standards, reference architectures, solution guidelines and metrics. Define patterns and building blocks that leverage domain technologies in an optimal way. Develop integrated multi-domain capabilities that address common needs. 
• Understand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business needs, including those of IT.
• Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, typically in sync with the IT budgeting or other capital planning processes.
• Lead the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. In addition, lead the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise as well as on the enterprise technology architecture.
• Coach, mentor and collaborate with technical subject matter experts and EA to develop technology architecture that enables and drives new business capabilities and operating models.
• Oversee and facilitate the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations and technology platforms.  Develop and iteratively deliver standards and configurations for completely new technology, leading the evolution to mainstream use.
• Incorporate domain standards, practices, guidance and roadmaps into the Eversource Architects and communicate them via architecture documents, meetings or other channels.  Periodically review and maintain the accuracy of the information.
• Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of changes to the technology architecture and guide all aspects of the change to successful conclusion. 
• Lead and manage a team of technical architects, peers and subject matter experts to integrate comprehensive knowledge across a technical area.
• Participates in Eversource Enterprise Architecture processes as the expert in their domain(s) and leads groups of other architects in reviewing and aligning architectures for consistency and relevance.
• Provides expert consulting and oversight to solutions architects and others who are using or modifying multiple domain technologies within a solution, understanding their needs and leading changes across domains to provide new technology capabilities.  Work with other solution architects to integrate delivery of new domain capabilities into solution work, managing risk and optimizing outcomes. 
• Responsible for Governance over solutions that span domain technologies and domains.  Review and approve designs and implementations to ensure efficient, effective and compliant solutions.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Exposure to multiple, various technical PC configurations, technologies, and processing environments
• Exposure and understanding of the desktop application environment, including licensing automation, SSO configuration, software packaging
• Deep knowledge across Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio, with the ability to look at external and internal drivers and propose changes that span domains, anticipate future capability needs and address common challenges.  
• Knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of the technology domain architecture, including current technology and vendors, emerging capabilities, best practices and patterns, cost models, and management and operating model considerations
• Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM).
• Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is a plus.          

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in an IT Architect or Lead Subject Matter Expert role
• A minimum of 10 years related experience working with technology or application solutions, including experience in architecture, design, implementation, support, and management of the technologies appropriate for the specific positions                               

Licenses & Certifications:  

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, writing and typing.  Work involves using a computer and telephone as well as personal communication. 

Mental Aspects:

• Work includes researching, analyzing, writing and public speaking.  This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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Competencies:

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

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

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.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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