Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
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https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
Location: Waterford, MI (Hybrid: 2 days working in office and 3 days working from home office each week)
Salary: $124,854 - $167,280 annually
Ready to shape the future of technology for an entire community?
Oakland County is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Enterprise Architect to guide the execution and governance of our Enterprise Architecture (EA) program. In this highly visible role, you’ll shape the architectural vision, standards, and multi-year roadmaps that align technology investments with business strategy and public service outcomes.
You’ll collaborate across business and IT leadership to deliver modern, secure, scalable, and data-driven digital services—while serving as a trusted advisor to county leadership on technology direction, innovation, and investment decisions.
What you'll do:
- Provide technical guidance to improve the County’s Enterprise Architecture (EA) program, influencing the vision, standards, and governance practices
- Maintain architecture roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities and service delivery goals
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions
- Provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption, application modernization, data architecture, and cybersecurity
- Shape responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics
- Oversee architecture governance, including leading the Architecture Review Board (ARB)
- Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and long-term strategic objectives
- Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on their value and impact
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology strategy and innovation opportunities
What you'll gain:
- A high-impact leadership role with enterprise-wide influence
- The opportunity to shape long-term technology strategy in a mission-driven environment
- Leadership experience across modern technologies including cloud platforms, AI, and advanced analytics.
- Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization
- The ability to drive meaningful digital transformation that directly benefits the community
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive public sector benefits package
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
A. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Have had at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible, full-time work experience in information technology, including systems, application development, infrastructure, or related areas; five (5) of which were experience in an architecture role including enterprise, solution, or domain architecture.
B. ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working in complex, multi-system environments with diverse technologies and stakeholders.
2. Experience developing and governing enterprise architecture standards, roadmaps, and frameworks.
3. Experience in public sector or government environments.
4. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, or Gartner).
5. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
6. Knowledge of modern architecture practices, including API and integration design, microservices and event-driven architecture, DevOps and CI/CD practices and SaaS and platform-based solutions.
7. Understanding of data architecture, data governance, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities.
8. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and platforms, including governance, risk, and responsible AI practices.
9. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and frameworks (e.g., NIST, Zero Trust).
10. Experience supporting procurement processes, including RFP development and vendor evaluation.
11. Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP, SAFe, ITIL).
12. Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
13. Ability to align technology solutions with business strategy and organizational goals.
14. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
16. Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with practical implementation needs.
17. Ability to evaluate and recommend technology solutions based on value, risk, and alignment.
18. Vendor-agnostic and outcome-focused mindset.
19. Ability to influence without direct authority and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.
20. Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
C. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May supervise and provide leadership to a group of professional and technical employees. Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks work and appraises performance. Participates in decisions to hire, discipline, discharge, and award pay increases and/or promotions. Supervision may include contractual staff used to temporarily supplement county staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leads the County’s Enterprise Architecture (EA) program using industry best-practices.
Maintains, and governs enterprise architecture across business, application, data, technology, and security domains.
Leads the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring alignment of technology solutions with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
Partners with IT leaders to develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to county strategic priorities and service delivery goals.
Partners with business and IT leaders to translate business needs into scalable, sustainable, and secure technology solutions.
Provides strategic guidance on: Cloud and hybrid architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS); application modernization and portfolio rationalization; data architecture, governance, and analytics platforms; AI, including LLMs and Agentic; integration strategies (APIs, middleware, interoperability); cybersecurity architecture and risk management.
Evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends to determine potential impact and value to the County.
Evaluates and guides the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities, ensuring alignment with business needs, data governance standards, ethical use, and regulatory requirements.
Partners with data, security, and business teams to enable AI-ready architecture, including data quality, integration, and platform considerations.
Establishes and governs enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, and design patterns; promote adoption through collaboration and engagement.
Leads analysis of the current IT environment to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization.
Supports procurement activities by developing technical requirements, contributing to RFPs, and evaluating vendor solutions for alignment with enterprise architecture.
Collaborates with project and product teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards throughout solution delivery.
Serves as a technical advisor and representative of IT in cross-functional meetings, executive briefings, and external engagements.
Supports delivery of secure, accessible, and user-centered digital services for the County, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Provides guidance during critical incidents or emergency situations as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned and comply with all county policies and standards.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.
Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data of various sources.
WORKING CONDITIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
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We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.
