Safe-Guard Products International · 16 hours ago
Vice President, Enterprise Architecture
Atlanta, GA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expSafe-Guard Products International is a leader in the automotive finance and insurance industry, and they are seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Architecture. This role is responsible for defining and governing the enterprise-wide architecture, ensuring the organization scales effectively and integrates modern technologies to support business growth and operational efficiency.
AccountingAutomotiveCustomer ServiceRisk ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and roadmap aligned with business priorities and long-term strategy
Establish architectural guardrails that guide teams toward consistent, scalable solutions improving delivery efficiency and speed
Partner with technology leaders on evaluating platforms, tools, and technologies across the enterprise to ensure architectural consistency
Provide clear, outcome-oriented guidance on architectural trade-offs and investment decisions
Lead modernization efforts focused on simplifying systems, improving integration, and reducing operational friction
Partner with Solutions Design, Engineering, Security, and Business leaders to translate strategic objectives into practical, scalable technology solutions
Identify systems, processes, and patterns that do not scale and guide efforts to refactor, rebuild, or retire
Provide architectural leadership for strategic initiatives, including Claims 2.0 and other next-generation SaaS platforms
Responsible for ensuring the company has a highly effective, scalable, and supportable Data Architecture, across Snowflake, AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MongoDB
Partner with Cloud leadership teams to help define and evolve AWS and Azure strategies, cost optimization (FinOps), and overall best practices
Promote cloud-native and platform-based approaches that support long-term scalability and operational efficiency
Establish and guide an AI CoE (Center of Excellence) focused on practical standards, governance, and responsible adoption
Promote AI-first thinking where it meaningfully enhances products, productivity, and our capacity to innovate at scale
Evaluate emerging AI technologies to determine where they deliver real business value
Ensure AI capabilities are integrated thoughtfully, securely, and sustainably across the enterprise
Provide direct leadership to enterprise and data architecture teams and indirect leadership across a federated technology organization
Operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and senior business partners
Influence outcomes through credibility, clarity, and partnership rather than formal authority alone
Balance strategic vision with hands-on engagement when necessary to unblock progress or guide critical decisions
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience across software engineering, data platforms, and enterprise architecture
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field required (Masters preferred)
Experience designing, developing, and supporting customer-facing digital products
Product engineering experience, best practices, and core competencies
Demonstrated success guiding large-scale architectural modernization in complex organizations
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and modern SaaS architectures
Practical experience evaluating and applying AI capabilities in enterprise or consumer-facing environments
Proven ability to partner with executives and senior leaders on strategic technology decisions
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance
Preferred
Experience building or modernizing platforms that operate at significant scale
Background in data-intensive or product-driven environments
Experience in insurance and automotive F&I industry, a plus
Experience establishing architecture standards or CoE (Centers of Excellence) that emphasize enablement over control
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Paid Community Service Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Personal Development
And More!
Company
Safe-Guard Products International
Safe-Guard is the only Protection Products Platform serving OEMs, top retailers, and independent agents in the finance and insurance sector of the automotive, powersports, marine, and RV industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-07-15Acquired
2007-07-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
James Anthony Tom
Vice President, Direct to Consumer
Randy Barkowitz
Executive Chairman
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