Lead Enterprise Architect – Enterprise Architecture Activation

Humana

. Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and multi-year technology roadmap .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,300 - $195,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Architecture leadership within the healthcare payer industry, focusing on strategic alignment of technology investments with business objectives. Proficient in developing multi-year technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and driving modernization initiatives using cloud and emerging technologies.

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Enterprise Architecture LeadershipHealthcare Payer Industry ExpertiseCloud-Native ArchitecturesAPI and Event-Driven ArchitecturesBusiness and Technology Transformation

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Architecture FrameworksSolution ArchitectureApplication ModernizationSystem DecompositionData and Information ArchitectureTechnology Strategy DevelopmentGovernance and StandardsArchitecture Artifacts CreationPortfolio RationalizationHealthcare Interoperability

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Strategic Decision-MakingMentoringCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsAPI Integration ToolsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesAgile Delivery FrameworksAutomation Technologies

Industry Keywords

Healthcare PayerMedicareMedicaidSpecialty InsuranceRegulatory ComplianceHealth Plan Operating ModelsBusiness CapabilitiesTechnology InvestmentsMember ExperienceHealth Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and multi-year technology roadmap
Partner with business and technology leaders to align business strategy, value streams, business capabilities, and technology investments
Translate strategic priorities into actionable architecture roadmaps and transformation initiatives
Balance strategic architecture goals with practical delivery considerations and evolving business needs
Ensure technology decisions and execution remain aligned with business objectives and desired outcomes
Validate that technology investments deliver intended business value and support organizational goals
Lead architecture across healthcare payer domains including claims processing, enrollment and eligibility, benefits and product management, provider management, payment integrity, regulatory compliance, member and provider experience, and data and analytics
Establish and evolve enterprise architecture governance, standards, policies, reference architectures, and methodologies
Create and maintain architecture artifacts, capability models, technology inventories, and roadmaps
Facilitate architecture reviews and provide guidance through governance processes
Promote adoption of enterprise architecture practices within agile delivery frameworks
Lead through influence, collaboration, and persuasion across business and technology teams
Define and communicate enterprise technology and AI architecture vision and roadmaps
Drive modernization initiatives using cloud, API-led integration, event-driven architectures, automation, and emerging technologies
Lead cross-functional teams in designing and delivering transformative business and technology solutions
Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and business leaders to document current-state and future-state architectures
Develop technology strategies that reduce complexity, technical debt, operational risk, and total cost of ownership
Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and vendors
Support enterprise-wide cloud adoption and migration initiatives at scale
Apply portfolio rationalization practices to align capabilities, value streams, applications, and technology assets
Identify capability gaps, redundancies, modernization opportunities, and investment priorities
Develop target-state architectures and transition roadmaps
Establish planning mechanisms supporting demand management, prioritization, capacity planning, and investment decisions
Advocate for business needs within the technology organization
Bring business leadership, business operations, project management, IT leadership, IT architecture, and engineering together around the business vision
Deliver critical business outcomes and technology strategies improving member experience and health outcomes
Mentor and guide enterprise, solution, technology, and system architects across Humana

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture leadership roles within large, complex organizations
Deep healthcare payer industry experience with strong understanding of health plan operating models and business processes
Progressive experience as a senior architect, lead architect, or technology leader overseeing large-scale enterprise initiatives
Proven success leading business and technology transformation programs
Experience collaborating with executive leadership and influencing strategic decision-making
Deep expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks, practices, and governance
Strong solution architecture background spanning multiple business and technology domains
Expertise in enterprise integration patterns, application modernization and refactoring, system decomposition, API and event-driven architectures, cloud-native architectures, hybrid cloud environments, scalable highly available fault-tolerant systems, data and information architecture, and AI and emerging technology strategies
Experience creating enterprise technology strategies, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps
Strong understanding of healthcare interoperability, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Experience in Medicare, Medicaid, Specialty Insurance products, Medicare Advantage and Supplemental Plans, healthcare information technology, or regulatory and compliance programs is highly desirable
Deep understanding of healthcare payer industry trends, regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Personal wellness support
Healthcare decision support for employees and families