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At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don't plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Principal IT Architect, and find your superpower. We need you! We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal IT Architect for our IT & Digital department. This position can be located in Waltham, MA, Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Syracuse, NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our US IT Architecture business unit, we want to hear from you! As a Principal IT Architect, you'll play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and strategy of National Grid's IT architecture. You'll be responsible for leading the design and implementation of high-impact technology solutions. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and technology teams to ensure alignment with business goals and to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization. Key responsibilities include the following: Develop and maintain the architectural vision and strategy for National Grid's technology, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. Lead the design of scalable, robust, and secure IT solutions that meet business requirements and support National Grid's strategic goals. Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to determine their potential impact on National Grid's business and technology landscape. Provide recommendations for adoption where appropriate. Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and quality across all technology initiatives. Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand requirements, develop solutions, and drive successful implementation. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and other IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of National Grid's IT technology. Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including blueprints, guidelines, and standards, to support ongoing operations and future initiatives. Key Deliverables: Current State and Target State Architectural designs in alignment to program and product scope: value streams, business capabilities, master data, personas, applications, and key data flows. Iterations of the Architectural roadmaps showing transitions states of each value stream over the course of the program and product lifecycle: value streams, business capabilities, master data, personas, applications, and key data flows. Assessments of current and potential technologies for inclusion in National Grid's technology landscape. Tech Debt score for the applications and platforms that make up National Grid's estate.
