IT Enterprise Architect

CenterPoint Energy has been in business for more than 150 years as a power and natural gas infrastructure company. Our Vision: To become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long‑term growth strategy. We are committed to safely and reliably delivering electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce. We respect individuals for their contributions toward our company objectives and strive for an inclusive environment across all levels. JOB SUMMARY The Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining the enterprise architecture vision, guiding principles, standards, target reference architecture models, and the enterprise technology roadmap. The role connects business and technology architecture by creating and maintaining technical capability maps, ensuring consistent architecture decisions, and leveraging common approaches. The Enterprise Architect will analyze industry and market trends, develop long‑term technology roadmaps, incubate new ideas, and guide Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects through standards to ensure consistent design and delivery across the organization. This role will identify emerging technologies, lead the development of proof of concepts, evaluate their impact on the enterprise technology landscape, and communicate findings to propose changes to key architecture assets. The Enterprise Architect will provide expert opinion in forums such as Technology Innovation Reviews, Architectural Review Board meetings, other Engineering Reviews, and oversee individual architectural contributors to enforce adherence to enterprise architecture standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assess current IT systems and services, research new technologies, and create IT architecture blueprints to help the business and IT achieve their desired outcomes. Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework that incorporates cloud solutions, applications, data, and security, with an emphasis on the insurance business processes. Lead architectural reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, governance standards, and enterprise policies. Maintain high‑level reference models including the functional architecture, conceptual data architecture, application architecture, and infrastructure strategy. Establish and execute architecture management processes including the governance structure (e.g. Architecture Review Board) and processes. Understand and communicate strategic themes and other key business drivers for architecture to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Influence common modeling, design, and coding practices. Facilitate the reuse of ideas, components, and proven patterns. Create, maintain, and communicate reusable enterprise architecture assets. Identify areas for improvement in the current systems architecture such as areas of redundancy and develop comprehensive plans to incorporate suggestions into the technology roadmap. Serve as a bridge between Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects to ensure all parties are well versed in the defined enterprise architecture strategy, standards, policies, guidelines, and design principles. Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all technology implementations. Define and manage the innovation process and support development of a minimum viable product to demonstrate value to key stakeholders. Ensure innovative ideas introduced to the enterprise align with established standards and guardrails for the technology landscape. Maintain and manage Enterprise Architecture tools and repositories. Develop and comprehensively document standards for Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects to refer to when consulting the business on proposed solutions, including all domains of data, cloud / infrastructure, applications / integrations, business architecture, and security. Oversee product requirement document (PRD), user experience, design, and code reviews to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards. Drive and administer the Technology Innovation Review process. Consult on use of emerging technologies and enterprise architecture standards to the business as needed. Manage the application portfolio across the technology landscape and identify needs for application upgrades and training implementation. Drive the Architecture Community of Practice to bring thought leadership, industry trends, and best practices to the enterprise. Work effectively within teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements relevant to the broader enterprise architecture landscape. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university. EXPERIENCE Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in an enterprise architecture role. Must have extensive expertise in enterprise architecture best practices, guiding principles, governance and standards. Must be certified in TOGAF standards and approach with hands‑on experience. Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple functions (e.g., data, infrastructure, security, applications, etc.). Experience with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, iServer, etc.). Must be familiar with cloud platforms and aware of strengths and weaknesses of different cloud solution designs. Working knowledge of change management and release management processes and procedures. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner; is detail‑oriented. Strong analytical and broad architectural skills. Comprehensive experience with various technology domains, including infrastructure, security, and application integration. Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses. Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices. Experience and understanding of the electric and gas utility operation, or other similar regulated industries, demonstrating an ability to navigate and excel in regulated environments is an added advantage. ABOUT CENTERPOINT ENERGY Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we will create a better tomorrow together. WHAT WE BRING TO YOU Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Transit subsidies Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on‑site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution JOB TYPE & POSTING STATUS Job Type: Full TimePosting Start Date: 11/19/2025Posting End Date: 12/19/2025 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). 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