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Head of Architecture and Engineering Governance, MD - State Street Investment Management at State Street | LAYIQ

Enterprise Architecture & Engineering Governance
Define and own the enterprise architecture and engineering governance framework , spanning business-aligned solution design, platform usage, SDLC controls, and delivery assurance.
Establish clear decision rights, governance forums, and escalation models across Business Architecture, Solution Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Technology Operations.
Act as the enterprise authority for architectural and engineering compliance, balancing delivery velocity with risk, resilience, and control expectations.
Platform-Based Architecture Governance
Govern the adoption and usage of platform-based and composable architectures , ensuring reuse, interoperability, and scalability across portfolios.
Define architecture principles, reference architectures, and guardrails that guide Solution Architecture and Platform Engineering teams.
Ensure platform designs meet enterprise requirements for security, resilience, operability, performance, and cost transparency.
AI‑Enabled SDLC & Engineering Governance
Lead governance for AI-enabled software delivery , including AI-assisted design, development, testing, deployment, and operational tooling.
Define enterprise standards and controls for responsible AI use across the SDLC, including traceability, explainability, auditability, and risk management.
Partner with Engineering, QA, Security, and Risk teams to embed AI-enabled controls into CI/CD pipelines and delivery workflows.
Alignment Across Architecture & Technology Functions
Partner with Business Architecture to ensure business capabilities, outcomes, and value streams are translated into executable architecture intent.
Govern Solution Architecture consistency and quality through design reviews, standards enforcement, and lifecycle checkpoints.
Align with Technology Platform Engineering to ensure platforms adhere to enterprise standards and support long-term reuse and scalability.
Coordinate with Technology Operations & Resilience to ensure operability, resilience, and recovery considerations are embedded early in design.
Control, Risk & Regulatory Readiness
Ensure architectural and engineering governance supports regulatory expectations, audit readiness, and technology risk management.
Oversee exception management, remediation tracking, and governance-driven risk reduction initiatives.
Serve as a key partner to Risk, Security, Compliance, and Audit teams on architecture- and engineering-related matters.
Metrics, Transparency & Executive Reporting
Define and monitor governance-related KPIs and KRIs , including architectural compliance, platform adoption, technical debt, SDLC maturity, and delivery risk.
Provide executive-ready reporting and insights on architecture health, governance effectiveness, and systemic risks.
Drive continuous improvement of governance processes using data, automation, and tooling.
Required Qualifications
15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, engineering leadership, or large-scale technology governance within regulated environments.
Proven track record leading architecture and engineering governance across complex, global organizations.
Deep expertise in platform-based architecture and enterprise-wide technology standardization.
Strong understanding of modern SDLC models , engineering practices, and governance controls in cloud and distributed environments.
Demonstrated experience embedding risk, security, and resilience considerations into architecture and engineering decision-making.
Experience operating within matrixed, multi‑function architecture organizations , with clear articulation of roles and decision boundaries.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder influence skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Head of Architecture and Engineering Governance, MD - State Street Investment Management

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