Principal Technical Business Architect – Data Governance
Contract Length: 12 months + potential extension
Location: Dallas, Texas – Hybrid (3-4 days onsite downtown Dallas)
**Applicants must already be local to the Dallas area**

We are seeking a Principal Technical Business Analyst/Architect to lead strategic architecture initiatives that bridge enterprise technology with evolving business needs. This high-impact role drives enterprise architecture alignment across portfolios, defines future-state technology strategies, and ensures scalable, secure, and value-driven solutions, particularly in cloud (AWS) and enterprise application domains.

As a thought leader within the enterprise architecture function, this individual will collaborate with senior stakeholders, technology leaders, and delivery teams to guide large-scale digital transformation and grid modernization programs.

 

Qualifications:

• 12+ years in IT, with 8+ years in architecture roles
• Proven experience influencing enterprise technology strategy
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technical solutions to organizational goals
• Deep understanding of cloud (AWS preferred), application modernization, and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
• Experience leading enterprise initiatives across multiple domains (apps, data, security, infrastructure)
• Strong grasp of regulatory, compliance, and cyber risk considerations
• Executive-level communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps across business units
• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align architecture with strategic priorities
• Lead architectural governance, including review boards, solution assessments, and policy enforcement
• Guide business capability modeling and target state architecture definitions
• Oversee integration of enterprise-wide initiatives across cloud, application, security, and data domains
• Evaluate emerging technologies, assess impact, and drive innovation recommendations
• Provide architectural oversight for transformational programs, ensuring delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure solutions
• Mentor solution and domain architects; promote architectural consistency and best practices
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, translating complex technical strategies into business-aligned outcomes

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.