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Director, Enterprise Architecture

Metropolitan Council
$122,907.20 - $199,409.60 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
390 Robert Street North (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
WHO WE ARE We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140+ team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: The Director, Enterprise Architecture provides strategic leadership and enterprise governance over technology architecture, system standards, and IT compliance frameworks. This role ensures that the organization's IT operations comply with industry standards, legal regulations, and internal policies. The Director defines, maintains, and evolves the Council's enterprise architecture (EA) and develops compliance frameworks, risk management strategies, and governance policies to ensure IT systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals. This role plays a critical part in enabling modernization and system integration across the enterprise. *Anticipated starting salary range: $140,000 - $197,000 yearly Full salary range:** $122,907 - $199,410 yearly The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity. What you would do in this job Manage a team of solution architects and governance professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance management. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to attract and retain top talent. Ensure designing end-to-end technology solutions, including translating business requirements into technical architectures that are feasible, cost-effective, and sustainable. Develop and maintain the enterprise IT architecture strategy and roadmap. Align IT strategy with organizational and business strategies, including modernization, compliance, and resilience initiatives. Provide guidance for technology planning, system upgrades, and compliance-driven decisions. Lead the design and documentation of enterprise-wide solutions including applications, infrastructure, and cloud components. Develop and enforce technology standards, reference models, and integration frameworks to ensure scalability and alignment across divisions. Manage the Council's IT estate, ensuring compliance, lifecycle visibility, and modernization of legacy systems. Collaborate with technology stakeholders to regularly assess systems against enterprise risk, sustainability, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with senior leaders to align architecture with strategic needs and to communicate complex technical topics in accessible terms. Partner with CISO and Chief Business Technology Officer for risk, security, and procurement alignment. Monitor system reliability and architecture performance across applications and platforms. Oversee upgrades and maintenance efforts and ensure documentation supports compliance audits and operational continuity. Evaluate emerging technologies to support innovation and service modernization. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and technology pilots. Participate in strategic forums like the AI Working Group. Manage architectural and compliance-related vendor relationships. Ensure vendor solutions meet internal architecture and regulatory standards. Coordinate with ISBO for strategic procurement. What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) Any of the following combinations of education (in information technology, business administration, or related) and experience in IT governance, risk management, or enterprise architecture: High school diploma/GED and 12 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role. Associate's degree and 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role. Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role. Master's degree and 6 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role. What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):* Experience with enterprise architecture (TOGAF, Zachman) and IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001). Regulatory compliance experience (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ADA). Knowledge of T systems, platforms, and integration practices. Advanced knowledge of architecture design, governance, and IT compliance. Experience leading governance and compliance initiatives. Experience designing system architecture to support enterprise scalability. Experience conducting risk assessments and managing audit processes. Skills in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and architectural review boards. Experience managing teams across diverse organizational levels and Information Technology needs. What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job: Ability to align enterprise technology strategy with organizational objectives. Ability to communicate compliance and architectural concepts to stakeholders. Ability to guide system modernization and enforce lifecycle planning. Ability to lead multiple teams in a high-accountability environment. Ability to align technical standards with strategic enterprise goals. Ability to think strategically and conceptually about complex system design trade-offs and compliance challenges. Interpretive and adaptive problem-solving ability to address regulatory changes and architectural decisions. What you can expect from us: We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us! Additional information Union/Grade: Non-Rep/Grade L FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No What your work environment would be: You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites. What steps the recruitment process involves: We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your education and experience. We conduct a structured panel interview. We conduct a selection interview. Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. This position will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .