Head of Portfolio Architecture, Corporate Functions

Head of Portfolio Architecture, Corporate Functions

About the Company

Large regulated insurance company modernizing corporate functions and enterprise architecture

Industry
Insurance

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Portfolio Architecture for Corporate Functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving cohesive architecture across multiple value streams, with a focus on end-to-end design consistency. This role requires ownership of the target-state architecture, portfolio roadmap, and architecture priorities, as well as the ability to influence investment decisions. The Head of Portfolio Architecture will also be tasked with advancing modern platform architecture, improving engineering productivity, and serving as the primary architecture advisor to the digital and technology leadership team. Key responsibilities include shaping and influencing strategic investments, guiding architecture across core enterprise platforms, and ensuring solutions meet regulatory and security requirements. The ideal candidate should have a strong governance mindset, executive presence, and the ability to influence at all levels. A background in the insurance industry or similarly regulated financial services with deep insurance exposure is essential, along with a proven track record in technology and architecture roles. The role demands a leader with a deep understanding of insurance operations and systems, expertise in enterprise architecture domains, and a solid grasp of regulatory, risk, compliance, and resiliency expectations in regulated environments.

Functions

• Information Technology