Pega Lead System Architect

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care withguidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.Make it better.We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.Position TitleLead Solution Architect, Pega*This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship *Position Location This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia hybrid/in-office applicants (preferred locations)This position is available to remote applicants residing in states/locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia or WisconsinYour RoleThe Lead Solution Architect, Pega is a hands-on, outcomes‑oriented leader who partners with business and technology stakeholders to design, validate, and deliver end‑to‑end solutions centered on the PEGA platform. You will own discovery for high‑impact initiatives across claims, servicing, and operations—translating strategy into executable workflows, case lifecycles, and decisioning while ensuring scalability, compliance, and an excellent associate and customer experience. The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and delivering technology solutions that align with Genworth’s business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant.What you will be doingTranslate business requirements into technical designs for applications, data, and infrastructure.Ensure solutions comply with Genworth’s Architecture Design Framework (ADF) and EA principles.Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Principal Architects, and development teams to maintain consistency and reuse patterns.Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes and prepare solution review documentation.Provide technical leadership during solution implementation and integrationLead business architecture for complex programs: process modeling, case/lifecycle design, persona & channel strategy, and data/interface mapping in Pega.Facilitate requirements discovery (journey mapping, use cases, BRDs, epics/stories) and align them to Pega capabilities, frameworks, and guardrails.Define solution scope, MVPs, and incremental releases; balance business outcomes, operational risk, compliance, and technical constraints.Partner with Product Owners, UX, and Pega SSAs/CSAs to translate business rules into decision strategies, DCO assets, and testable acceptance criteria.Establish functional designs, mockups, prototypes, and test plans; lead SIT/UAT to validate value realization and readiness for production.Coach agile teams and stakeholders on Pega methodology and best practices; mentor other BSAs and evangelize continuous improvement.Contribute to platform governance: backlog triage, reuse standards, data quality, and compliance documentation; support audits where neededSupport business cases and roadmaps with measurable KPIs (cycle time, STP rate, NIGO reduction, CSAT, operational cost)What you bringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.7+ years in business analysis/architecture with 4+ years focused on Pega programs.Pega Certified Business Architect (PCBA/CPBA) required; CSSA/CSBA preferredDemonstrated delivery across full lifecycle: discovery design build support testing go‑live adoptionExpertise in case management, workflow orchestration, rules/decisioning, integrations, and data modeling in PegaStrong facilitation and communication skills with senior stakeholders; ability to drive consensus and decisions rapidlyStrong knowledge of application architecture, integration patterns, and technology stacks.Ability to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Problem-solving and analytical capabilities for complex technical challenges.Nice to haveExperience in insurance, financial services, or healthcare operations (claims, policy servicing, customer care)Familiarity with Genworth’s values and customer mission; prior exposure to LTC claims or servicing is a plusWorking knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Jira/Azure DevOps, DCO workshops, and design‑thinking techniquesEmployee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesADDITIONALNational Range: $120,900-$187,000High-Cost Range (includes New York): $151,100-$234,000Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.SummaryLocation: Richmond, Virginia; Remote (US); Lynchburg, VirginiaType: Full time