At the* [Department of Licensing (DOL)]{.underline}{rel="nofollow" tabindex="0"}, *we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.   

Our Information and Services Division (ISD) is recruiting an IT Chief Enterprise Architect to drive our Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to unparalleled success!

The Department of Licensing is one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers' ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.  

Join us in transforming the way we harness technology and innovation to deliver top-notch services and information. Apply today!

Duties

As the Chief Enterprise Architect, you will play a crucial role on the senior IT leadership team, overseeing the planning and direction of the agency's IT initiatives. Your primary focus will be on enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and innovation to ensure all IT solutions, processes, services, and structures align with the agency's long-term goals and mission. Collaborating closely with DOL executive and business teams, you will support the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives. Leading the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team, you will work to align business, process, and technology, providing a cohesive approach to services, products, applications, and channels - key to the team's success. Additionally, you will set the direction for the agency's technology platforms and guide its adoption of emerging technologies. 

Some of what you will do:

• Lead the Enterprise Architecture (EA) program to develop, maintain and govern the architecture across the enterprise.
• Create and implement the vision for EA at DOL.
• Manage, plan, and analyze architecture implementation of strategic business initiatives and legislative mandates that require implementation and integration of technology.
• Collaborate closely with Service Line Managers, Architects, Data and Infrastructure Engineers, Security Analysts, and Developers to maintain adherence to architectural standards, compliance requirements, performance metrics, and project delivery goals.
• Motivate, inspire, guide, coach, and build trust with teams and direct reports