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This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Tampa, FL.

General Description:

We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture to join our team. The Director of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible for leading infrastructure, application, data, systems engineering, and software development architecture design while working actively with the build and run teams and the responsible directors. Reporting to the CIO as a part of the IT Leadership team and partnering closely with the Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer (CKIO), this role designs scalable, secure platforms that support modern legal operations and service delivery. The Director will navigate a fast-paced, high-performance environment while driving change with authority and vision. Currently, this role requires weekly in-office attendance, as well as participation in occasional team meetings, training sessions, and firm-sponsored events.  

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and mentor teams in infrastructure, development, systems, data, and application architecture.
• Partner with CKIO to integrate innovation strategies and digital initiatives firm wide.
• Facilitate stakeholder envisioning sessions, aligning business goals with enterprise capabilities.
• Collaborate with security teams to embed security-by-design and ensure regulatory and client compliance.
• Architect and implement cloud and AI solutions that modernize legal workflows and platforms.
• Collaborate to design and deploy an IT information architecture to support firm wide knowledge management, analytics and automation.
• Champion ITIL-aligned service management practices and project governance standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO in enterprise-wide technology planning and transformation.
• Understand modern Data and Information Architecture, data management platforms (e.g., MS Intelligent Data Platform) and collaborate throughout the Firm, including with the K&I team, to ensure the data lakehouse architecture powers Firm systems.
• Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the Firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a record of executive influence.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts and theories for various projects.
• Ability to engage, collaborate and provide expertise across the firm.
• Ability to lead projects from initiation to ensure feasibility. Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of enterprise architecture and IT leadership experience.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary technology teams in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI solution integration understanding we are a Microsoft Azure/M365/Co-Pilot shop first.
• In-depth knowledge of Information Architecture, IT security practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, ITIL, Agile, organizational change management, and project governance.
• Experience in fast-paced professional services or law firm settings preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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