Director - Architecture - Fannie Mae - Herndon

Job description
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead, manage, and oversee projects, initiatives, and daily operations related to: assessing business and technology processes and functional needs for the enterprise; designing and implementing the optimal mix of system components to support the functional needs; managing the system development/enhancement lifecycle from business and systems requirements analysis through development; testing, quality assurance, post-deployment support, managing a portfolio of internal controls around business processes, systems, and data
Lead, and oversee the project management lifecycle from conception through completion that includes assessing business requirements, scoping and planning projects and initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, tracking and reporting project status, managing deliverables, and assessing customer satisfaction.
Responsible for the development of best practices and guidelines for existing or new technologies within responsible area(s).

Researches and selects vendors regarding the development of technical solutions, as needed, in conjunction with executive management.
Reports to executive management on major accomplishments, issues and concerns.
Plan and manage the unit's budget; approve expenditures or budget transfers.
Represent the unit as an expert or resource to cross-functional project or coordinating teams and report to senior management on the unit's production, activities, and efforts.
Plan, document, and manage the performance of subordinate managers and/or staff. Conduct talent management activities including mentoring, training, or providing technical growth opportunities.

Desired Skills and Experience
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
8+ years of related experience
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
At least 10 + years experience in the technology space with a strong background in architecture and systems development
Strong understanding of Architecture discipline in terms of establishing and enforcing standards, principles, guidelines, and standardization
Strong understanding of key technologies such as JEE, Integration frameworks, Data architecture
Good grasp of emerging technologies like BigData, Cloud etc
10+ years experience in the Financial Services space with a good understanding of Lending and Mortgage lines of Business
10+ years experience leading teams of architects and developers

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