Job description
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
What You’ll Do
Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy to support business agility, scalability, and growth
Lead technology strategy, driving modern microservices, event-driven, and SOA-based architecture
Establish and oversee architecture governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
Partner with senior leadership to align technology investments with long-term business objectives
Drive digital transformation initiatives, including modernization, API strategy, data, and automation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security to deliver integrated solutions
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing architecture team while fostering innovation and accountability
What You’ll Bring
15+ years in technology delivery, including 8+ years in leadership and 5+ years in enterprise architecture
Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-wide technology strategy in complex organizations
Deep expertise in SOA, microservices, API design, and enterprise integration patterns
Strong background in architecture governance, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and technology standards
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business value
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing teams and vendors
Bonus Points if you have
Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or Cloud Architecture
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies.
Familiarity with data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
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Additional Information
- Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.