Department Leader - Solution Architecture
Role Overview
Plans, directs, and manages the activities for a department of associates/contractors responsible for architectural design, development, and implementation.
Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships across countries, departments, business areas, and vendors.
Align department activities and responsibilities with the firm’s strategic direction.
Develop and execute on-going improvements to all processes related to department as well as divisional opportunities
Ensure prudent use of the firm’s financial resources.
Provide leadership, development, and mentoring to Solution Architects through examples and timely feedback.
Develop successors for key positions for their department
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Opportunity Overview
Plans, directs, and manages the activities for a department of associates/contractors responsible for architectural design, development, and implementation.
Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships across countries, departments, business areas, and vendors.
Align department activities and responsibilities with the firm’s strategic direction.
Develop and execute on-going improvements to all processes related to department as well as divisional opportunities
Ensure prudent use of the firm’s financial resources.
Provide leadership, development, and mentoring to Solution Architects through examples and timely feedback.
Develop successors for key positions for their department
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of Information Systems/technology experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of systems, processes, and technologies.
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and influence others.
- Process-driven with experience establishing plans, metrics, and tracking results.
- Able to align team objectives with organizational strategy.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Committed to continuous self-development and leadership growth.
Company Description
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report . ¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Awards and Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Position Schedule
- Full-Time
Posting Location
- Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis
External Work Arrangements
Campus-Based
Position Type
Home Office
EEO Statement
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Salary Information
- Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
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