Principal Enterprise Architect

🕒 October 1

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $177k - $290k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Workiva

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

💰 $689.3k Venture Round on 2014-10

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Workiva is a comprehensive platform designed for corporate reporting, ESG, audit, and risk management. It offers integrated reporting solutions that connect data, unify processes, and empower teams to focus on value-added work. Over 6000 international companies trust Workiva for its ability to streamline workflows and provide a single source of truth for financial and non-financial data. The platform incorporates cutting-edge technology, including AI and automation, to enhance security and compliance with current and future regulatory requirements. Workiva's solutions are tailored to various sectors, including banking, insurance, and investments, and the platform supports teams in accounting, finance, audit, risk, and sustainability.

📋 Description

• Define and implement the Enterprise Architecture operating model, principles, governance rhythm, and framework • Develop, maintain, and present technology standards, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps across business systems and data platforms • Drive formal architecture review processes for major technology investments • Define and lead the enterprise AI architecture strategy, including model integration patterns, LLM/agentic frameworks, infrastructure choices, and internal AI platform buildouts • Establish responsible AI policies, data privacy standards, and architectural guardrails with security, legal, and data governance teams • Advise executive leadership on emerging AI architecture trends, risks, and strategic implications • Define data architecture standards and API integration frameworks • Evaluate and rationalize the application portfolio to identify consolidation opportunities, reduce technical debt, and eliminate duplication • Act as a trusted architectural authority across business, engineering, and security functions • Build the business case for expanding Enterprise Architecture and lead hiring, mentoring, and management of future architects • Report directly to the CIO and partner with business technology, data, and security leaders

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in progressively senior IT/technology roles with degree, 8+ years with an advanced degree • 5+ years specifically in an enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, or architecture leadership capacity • Experience building or significantly maturing an Enterprise Architecture function, ideally in a mid-size ($500M–$5B revenue) or high-growth environment • Deep knowledge of business systems architecture (ERP, CRM, financial systems) and data architecture principles • Direct experience architecting or overseeing AI/ML integration into enterprise systems, including LLM-based tools, AI copilots, or data platforms supporting AI use cases • Foundational understanding of AI security, data privacy, and governance principles • Strong understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), integration patterns, and modern data platforms • Experience working with or managing external consultants/implementation partners • Excellent communication skills to translate complex architecture concepts for technical teams and executive stakeholders • Ability to operate autonomously in a “team of one” environment while building toward a larger function • Up to 20% travel • Reliable internet access while working remotely outside a Workiva office

🏖️ Benefits

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire • 401(k) match • Comprehensive employee benefits package • Flexible work location: office or remotely from any location within the country of employment • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

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