Job Details

Overview

Manager, Information Technology Enterprise Architecture

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 12458

Salary Range: $135,136.00 (Min.) - $175,676.00 (Mid.) - $216,218.00 (Max.)

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation's largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we ensure members get the right care at the right place at the right time. Mission: L.A. Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Information Technology Enterprise Architecture leads a team of enterprise architects and solution architects to define, evolve, and enforce the enterprise technology strategy and architectural standards across the organization. Ensure alignment of business objectives with technology strategy, drive modernization, integration, and scalability of IT solutions, and govern the lifecycle of enterprise systems for efficiency, agility, and security. Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight to embed architecture disciplines into solution delivery practices across the enterprise. Manage all aspects of running an efficient team, including hiring, supervising, coaching, training, disciplining, and motivating direct reports.
• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and reference models aligned to business strategy. Guide architecture governance processes, including review boards, architectural standards, and solution design reviews.
• Oversee architecture alignment across data, application, integration, security, and infrastructure domains.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and industry trends; assess applicability and value for enterprise adoption.
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop strategic technology direction and target state architectures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and data governance teams to embed compliance, privacy, and resiliency into technology design.
• Partner with solution delivery teams to ensure architectural best practices are applied to new development and system integration efforts. Support IT portfolio planning and participate in annual and multi-year technology investment planning.
• Develop and maintain current state, transition state, and future state architecture documentation. Ensure architecture artifacts and decision logs are current and accessible in enterprise tools (e.g., modeling repositories).
• Lead vendor evaluations from an architecture and integration perspective; participate in software procurement decision-making.
• Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of architecture practices.
• Manage complex projects, engaging and updating key stakeholders, developing timelines, leading others to complete deliverables on time, and ensuring implementation upon approval.
• Plan and implement systems and procedures to maximize operating efficiency and achieve strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Education

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science

Experience

Required:

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in IT, including at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• At least 4 years of experience in leading, supervising and/or managing staff.
• Experience developing technology strategies and architecture roadmaps.
• Experience in cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, or GCP), application modernization, and enterprise integration.
• Equivalency: Completion of the L.A. Care Management Certificate Training Program may substitute for the supervisory/management experience requirement.

Preferred:

• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or insurance.

Skills

• Required: Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional architecture resources.
• Ability to align IT strategy with business objectives and ensure IT supports business goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems, including cloud platforms, APIs, data architecture, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business units and technology teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Organizational agility and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with an enterprise mindset.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementing architectural governance to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Exceptional ability to monitor system performance and ensure it meets business needs.
• Preferred: Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, Bizzdesign, Sparx EA).
• Familiar with IT governance, risk management and regulatory requirements.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Training

Physical Requirements

Light

Additional Information

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Program