Enterprise Architect

30 Jun 2024

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Enterprise Architect Position Our client is seeking a bright and motivated individual to serve as an enterprise architect within the operations group based in Westchester, NY. This person will report to the director of portfolio monitoring and analysis and work with several senior operations and investment professionals at Bessemer Venture Partners. The enterprise architect will be generally responsible for enhancing the practices and processes that are intended to speed up and automate aspects of the processes of developing, testing and releasing software, allowing for the continuous delivery of software and software updates. As well as develop an enterprise architecture framework that will help the firm continue to grow and scale with broader digital transformation initiatives. Specific Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • As an enterprise architect you will be working with outside software engineering teams, guiding architecture of the venture products; owning and facilitating architecture development; reviewing architecture; providing feedback on application designs; providing input on companywide initiatives; embedding in various Bessemer teams to jump start complex projects; help frame and develop a roadmap for Bessemer’s enterprise architecture framework.
    • The primary function of the architect role is to provide business, application and technology consulting and leadership for our broader IT portfolio.
  • The architect is also a valuable business consultant; he/she conducts analysis of business processes and technologies to determine and validate the stated and unstated needs of the business unit and enterprise.
  • Provide business, data, application and technology consulting in pre-feasibility and feasibility discussions with IT team members and business partners.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the IT teams for project level architectures and design work.
  • Lead the technical review component of vendor software package evaluation projects, as well as identifying or building new development tools and infrastructure and assisting in the implementation and on-going maintenance of such tools.
  • Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to vendors or outside developers
  • Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes of new and existing software tools
  • Testing and examining code written by others and analyzing results and reporting to senior operations team members
  • Identifying technical problems and working with vendors to develop software updates and ‘fixes’
  • Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions.
  • work with IT information security leadership and other internal groups on contract negotiation and procurement of new or existing software solutions.
  • Review contracts and assist with the budgeting process for the management company
  • Assist with the training and onboarding of professionals for the various software solutions/ data sources and ensure that professionals are in compliance with hardware, software, and technical standards for installation, configuration, operations management, and maintenance of specific systems.
  • Stay current with the latest industry standards and technological trends and continually monitor the various software solutions for “best in class” operations.
This position has a high degree of visibility through frequent interaction with other professionals and offices, outside software vendors and developers, and senior management. Candidates must have good communication skills, be organized and detail oriented. Job Requirements:
  • 6-8 years of full-time procurement and/or information operations experience with a record of increased responsibility and/or work complexity within a best practice environment.
  • exposure to vendor management, category spend analysis, and bid management.
  • demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business requirements and develop/execute tactical & strategic plans to meet business needs.
  • Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong research, writing and communication skills
  • eagerness to learn, personable demeanor and demonstrated ability to interact in a team-oriented environment across multiple levels of an organization.
  • ability to lead, manage and participate on project teams with shared responsibility for outcomes and decision-making.
  • ability to take direction, work independently, and perform detailed work in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
  • handle multiple projects simultaneously; and ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required.
  • ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues, and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, superior customer service orientation, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the organization.
  • the willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position (i.e., lead software implementation across US offices – San Francisco and New York City).
  • Venture capital/private equity experience, and an advanced degree and/or consulting experience a plus.
This is an opportunity to work with an energetic, smart group. Our office is located in Larchmont, NY - 35 minute train from NYC (we are right next to the train station). Current flex schedule with expectations of being in the office three days a week. Profit sharing plan and benefits. Lunch and snacks provided daily. Our partners help founders lay enduring foundations to create companies that matter, starting with seed and Series A investments and sticking with our companies at every stage of their growth. We've been part of over 120 IPOs in the last 50 years, including Shopify, Yelp, LinkedIn, Skype, LifeLock, Twilio, SendGrid, DocuSign, Wix, and MindBody, and we're not stopping anytime soon.

  • ID: #43708053
  • State: New York Larchmont 10538 Larchmont USA
  • City: Larchmont
  • Salary: $200,000 - $300,000
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-06-30
  • Deadline: 2022-08-27
  • Category: Et cetera