Head of Architecture and Engineering Governance, MD

State Street

. Define and own the enterprise architecture and engineering governance framework across solution design, platform usage, SDLC controls, and delivery assurance .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $282,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise architecture and engineering governance, with a strong focus on platform-based architecture, SDLC controls, and compliance within regulated environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in architecture health and governance effectiveness.

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Enterprise Architecture LeadershipAI-Enabled Engineering GovernanceCloud-Native Architecture ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance ManagementStakeholder Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureEngineering GovernanceSDLC ControlsPlatform-Based ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureRisk ManagementSecurity ComplianceDesign GovernanceContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceCollaborationDecision-MakingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureCI/CD PipelinesAutomation ToolsOperational Tooling

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsArchitecture PrinciplesGovernance FrameworksQuality EngineeringTechnology Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudMicroservicesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the enterprise architecture and engineering governance framework across solution design, platform usage, SDLC controls, and delivery assurance
Establish decision rights, governance forums, and escalation models across architecture, engineering, and technology operations functions
Act as the enterprise authority for architectural and engineering compliance
Govern adoption and usage of platform-based and composable architectures
Define architecture principles, reference architectures, and enterprise guardrails
Ensure platform designs meet requirements for security, resilience, operability, performance, and cost transparency
Lead governance for AI-enabled software delivery across design, development, testing, deployment, and operational tooling
Define standards and controls for responsible AI use across the SDLC
Partner with Engineering, QA, Security, and Risk teams to embed AI-enabled controls into CI/CD pipelines and delivery workflows
Align business capabilities, outcomes, and value streams with executable architecture intent
Govern Solution Architecture consistency and quality through design reviews, standards enforcement, and lifecycle checkpoints
Align with Technology Platform Engineering on enterprise standards, reuse, and scalability
Coordinate with Technology Operations & Resilience on operability, resilience, and recovery considerations
Ensure governance supports regulatory expectations, audit readiness, and technology risk management
Oversee exception management, remediation tracking, and governance-driven risk reduction initiatives
Partner with Risk, Security, Compliance, and Audit teams
Define and monitor governance KPIs and KRIs
Provide executive-ready reporting on architecture health, governance effectiveness, and systemic risks
Drive continuous improvement using data, automation, and tooling

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, engineering leadership, or large-scale technology governance within regulated environments
Proven track record leading architecture and engineering governance across complex, global organizations
Deep expertise in platform-based architecture and enterprise-wide technology standardization
Strong understanding of modern SDLC models, engineering practices, and governance controls in cloud and distributed environments
Demonstrated experience embedding risk, security, and resilience considerations into architecture and engineering decision-making
Experience operating within matrixed, multi-function architecture organizations, with clear articulation of roles and decision boundaries
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience governing AI-enabled engineering and SDLC practices in regulated environments
Strong background in enterprise and solution architecture frameworks and design governance models
Experience with cloud-native, microservices-based, and distributed system architectures
Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure governance and architecture standards
Prior experience partnering closely with Quality Engineering, Technology Risk, Security Architecture, and Resilience functions
Demonstrated success supporting large-scale platform and operating model transformations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks