Chief architect

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Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

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Leads architecture teams focused on generative and agentic AI system and platform architecture elements consumed enterprise-wide, centered around the reference architectures and reusable, instantiated golden path components required to accelerate generative AI transformation and adoption across Truist. The Divisional Chief Architect (DCA) leads the development of reference architectures including principles, patterns, standards, and practices for generative and agentic AI products and their instantiation and incorporation into golden path components and reusable platforms. The DCA also manages and governs the utilization and adherence of the application portfolio for approved generative and agentic AI architectures. This includes:

• Responsibility for development, management, and updates in collaboration with engineering partners for generative and agentic AI target state architectures

• Realization of TD&O strategic OKRs for generative and agentic AI through implementation of Reference Architectures and golden path components

• Leadership of generative AI aligned solution architecture capabilities enabling end-to-end product line architecture consistency and integration implementing standard architectures enabling scalability and reuse

• Accountability for generative and agentic AI architecture governance and control function responsibilities including conduct of core technology architecture reviews

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Provide leadership direction for generative and agentic AI leaders to evaluate, implement, and consume the capabilities required to implement strategic plans (e.g., significant changes to architecture) regarding Truist's overall technology landscape for delivery of business and technology outcomes.

Set, adapt, and instantiate strategic direction for generative and agentic AI in alignment with the business strategy and technology standards and provide thought leadership in the development of an enterprise strategic IT plan

Lead generative and agentic AI architecture roadmap development, design, and golden path instantiation with focus on agentic transformation, along with collaboration with infrastructure and application technology leaders and risk partners to refine and instantiate an agentic strategy reflecting corporate objectives and risk appetite

Architect cross-cutting enterprise agentic solution solutions that span multiple CIOs and domains and across the spectrum of emerging generative and AI solutions to accommodate technology change in a way that maximizes value across function, cost, and risk while minimizing issues associated with change

Lead generative and agentic centered architecture management activities including architecture working groups and timely fulfillment of EA requirements.

Maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging generative and agentic opportunities, as well as industry and bank issues, to effectively match them

Demonstrate strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principles and technology modernization while driving continuous improvement to minimize technical debt

Manage teams of enterprise architects and solution architects across multiple technology delivery portfolios including goal setting, regular feedback, and annual review processes.

Develop enterprise architect talent through mentoring of existing architects, identification of emerging architects, and onboarding of strong experienced, architects.

Develop solution architect talent from onboarding through career evolution toward becoming enterprise architects or pivoting toward solution delivery leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business or IT, or equivalent education and related training

Seven to ten years of architecture/design/delivery experience which includes five years of enterprise architecture experience or seven to ten years' solution architecture experience in technology and security, and five years of banking/financial business domain

Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains such as application, data, infrastructure, security and integration

Strong analytical and broad architectural skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiation/facilitation skills

Significant knowledge of current and emerging architecture principles, methodologies and tools

Experience as negotiator with vendors for relevant products and services

Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking with ability to differentiate feasible from academic solutions

Demonstrated thought-leadership skills with the ability to translate high-level business planning information into application needs/solutions

Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (

. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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