Sr. Enterprise Architect - Global Technology & Strategy
Global Architecture Solutions, a function within Global Retail Markets (GRM) is activity searching for a Sr. Enterprise Architect to align our technology architecture and strategy across our Global Markets (US, East and West). Liberty Mutual is constantly innovating and creating industry-leading solutions that provide peace of mind for our customers, agents, and partners. As an experienced sr. architect, you'll play a critical role in helping us reshape our core technology platforms to a modern cloud-based architecture, all while working in a highly collaborative agile engineering environment. You will be part of the team that establishes and assist with the execution of our enterprise technology strategy using the latest cloud technologies and approaches.
You'll be responsible for the architecture of large-scale enterprise grade solutions with an initial focus on our technology NorthStar, software selection and rationalization across GRM to enable simply, scalable, secure and extensible solutions that drive business outcomes. You will establish technology standards and roadmaps and enable/empower teams as they transition to our NorthStar. You will also have the opportunity to get into code via the development of patterns, conducting technology assessments and backoffs, proof of concepts and other efforts in support of multiple regions within GRM and partnering with other Liberty Mutual groups. You will play a key role in establishing and defining our technology radar and facilitate the process of determining which technologies become a global vs regional standard. We are looking for a change agent that will play a critical role moving our technology and business forward, solving the most complex problems, and providing leadership of cross functional teams that will unlock positive business outcomes.
About the role:

• Proven track record to build large scale, customer facing and high performing applications
• Ability to quantify architectural initiatives into real value in terms of dollars
• Partner with business, other architects, and IT teams to establish and execute on our technology strategy helping establish our NorthStar with a clear & consistent technology vision and a roadmap to achieving that NorthStar
• Align disparate practices and standards within GRM into enterprise-wide standards
• Lead technology proof of concepts, backoffs and benchmarks to ensure feasibility of architecture solutions
• Identify and assess the organizational impact of enterprise architecture, governance and standards, including change in skills, processes and structures.
• Mentor architects, engineers and senior leadership alike. Inspire and lead senior technical individual contributors
• Expert knowledge of agile development methodologies as typically acquired through a Master`s degree in a relevant field with 15+ years of technology experience
• Demonstrated senior executive level leadership and critical thinking skills with excellent depth/breadth
• Strong consulting skills on technical items with the ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of decisions
• Strong influencing and consensus building skills, and the adaptability to respond to change quickly
• Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly

This role requires a diversity of background, mindset, experiences, and approaches. Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. By doing so we are transforming how we collaborate and therefore the quality of our architecture, software, and products. Please read more about our DEI initiatives here .
Who we are:
The Global Retail Markets (GRM) - Global Architecture Solutions function is strategically aligned to help GRM U.S., GRM East & GRM West become a leader in digital and direct: from marketing, to sales, to policy and claims service. The organization is comprised of Marketing, Digital, Direct Response Centers, Strategic Partnerships, and Marketing, Direct & Digital Insights.Our mission is to create a highly-personalized experience for our customers (direct and agents). We believe that transparency of information and elegant design are an essential need for customers when making buying decisions. We work to build enthusiasm for one another by taking ownership of the problem domain, and embrace a culture evaluating our successes and failures with equal levels of passion.
What's in it for you:
We value your hard work, integrity and dedication to positive change. In return for your service, it's our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace an environment that is free from all discrimination in the workplace, in its business, or by its vendors. Liberty Mutual values diversity and the differences and similarities of our employees. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that leads to better ideas, stronger teams and more innovative products and services for our customers. Learn more
Qualifications
Bachelor`s or Master's degree in technical discipline;
• 15+ years of technology architecture experience in a complex, multi-platform distributed environment.
• Practical experience with cloud migrations (including mainframe migrations to cloud)
• Practical experience establishing a technology NorthStar and implementing a technology radar
• Practical experience with cloud providers & services (AWS - preferred, Azure, Google)
o Relevant certifications preferred
o Adept at the tradeoff between *aaS and portability
• Practical experience conducting technology risk assessments
• Experience in messaging platforms, protocols, and technologies like Kafka to support event based architecture
• Experience with common EA frameworks (i.e. TOGAF)
• Experience in Agile development methodologies & avid team player
• Excellent time management, multitasking & communication skills to effectively meet challenging deadlines
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.