VP, Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

VP, Enterprise Architecture

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) Program at Sony Pictures Entertainment is responsible for transforming and modernizing the service we provide to our Entertainment business partners. To do so, we are constantly improving our tools, capabilities, and processes.

The VP, Enterprise Architecture role, reporting to the SVP, Chief Enterprise Architect is a very senior role which requires both technical depth, hand-on experience as well as executive presence to influence and drive SPE's strategic direction.

Scope:

This role will be responsible for developing and executing the Enterprise Architecture programs and initiatives from concept to fruition.

Influence:

They will partner with multiple SPE stakeholders including IT and Business Executives, Architects, Application Developers, System Engineers, Information Security, Procurement, CDO, Legal and Privacy. They should also be able to work across Sony Global entities to align with Corporate driven strategie

They should also bring a demonstrated track-record of delivering highly matrixed programs through direct management and through indirect sponsorship where operating as a key stakeholder. This role requires an established leader who will be consistently effective across multiple programs and who will develop and maintain metrics to communicate program health aligned with business value delivered.

As a change and thought leader, the role will be key to the driving and influencing stakeholders to adopt a cost effective, innovative and modernization mindset through setting architecture guidance, communication, and governance

Technical Skills:

The successful candidate for this role will be a seasoned Enterprise Architect with cross domain skills and have practiced modern methods in depth in the Data, Analytics and Integration domains with sufficient understanding of Cloud, Infrastructure, Security and Application domains.

They will coordinate and develop the Data Architecture Strategy for SPE addressing data management, data platforms, BI and analytics and data governance.
• They should have participated in establishing data management capabilities such as metadata management, lineage, data governance, data discovery, data protection data quality.
• They should have experienced establishing data ownership/stewardship/custodianship and be able to advise the creation of the data ownership model and responsibilities.
• They should have experience with data modeling and Information Architecture and be able to help curate information domains to enable federation of data governance responsibility.
• They should have experience with data mesh and fabric architectures and bring best practices to implement
• They should have experience with AI/ML technology to mature the Analytics capability as well as DataOps and MLOps.
• They should be able to develop robust business cases for investments in data technology.

They will work with the Integration Platform teams to define the target multi-cloud integration strategy and design patterns.

They should be very public cloud and information security knowledgeable and be able to design secure solutions that span multiple clouds.

Core Responsibilities
• Develop the Data/Analytics, Integration Strategies and platform architectures.
• Partner closely with the SVP Enterprise Architect to mature the broader Enterprise Architecture Function and program
• Support the execution of Application Portfolio Management program working across multiple application portfolios for SPE to drive Business value, cost optimization, modernization, and agilit
• Support management/maintenance of the SPE Technology Catalog identifying standards, implementing lifecycle governance, establish usage governance and metrics. Establish control points across enterprise processes to ensure reduce tech proliferation. Work across hundreds of technology owners to manage the catalog to drive cost optimization, modernization, and agility.
• Support managing the SPE Architecture Leadership council meetings including setting agenda and minutes. Kickoff and track various EA sponsored working groups to develop strategies, reference architectures and patterns for key technology domains
• Support establishing the Solution Architecture governance process including designing and automating the process, engage with stakeholders across SPE IT and business stakeholders, and provide training and communications. This will drive the project portfolio to adopt standards, use architecture patterns and align to the reference architectures. Establish controls in enterprise processes such as DevSecOps, Procurement and 3rd party management to drive compliance and adoption of standards.
• Develop CIO dashboards and metrics to gauge the effectiveness of the EA Program and provide CIO with insights of the technical platforms.

Job Requirements
• BA Economics or Finance or BS Computer Science
• 20 years of experience in Enterprise-wide Architecture Initiatives (Strategy, Governance, Technology)
• 10 years of experience in Program, Product, and Portfolio Delivery Leadership in IT
• 7 years of experience in consulting skills
• 5 years of experience in People Leadership
• 3 years of experience in Public Cloud and Data Architecture
• 3 years of experience in Information Security
• Broad knowledge of information security concepts, tools and practices
• Experience leading systems design and engineering projects
• Demonstrated technical program leadership skills in highly matrixed delivery roles
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• M & A technology integration experience highly desirable
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Fluent in the languages of business and technology
• Ability to develop meaningful metrics to track program and process effectiveness.

Knowledge of:
• Public Cloud Architecture & Governance
• Information Security Architecture
• Program Management
• Reporting and Analytics
• Designing & Implementing Governance Processes
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive presence and communication ability
• Delivering Training

The anticipated base salary for this position is $190,000 to $235,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g61yy8-3-14-128-23-42 in your application.