Piper Companies is seeking a Director of Technology Strategy and Governance to join an Insurance company. This position is Hybrid and requires you to be onsite in Newark on Tuesdays and Wednesday. The Director of Technology Strategy and Governance will provide technical expertise with innovative problem solving to shape the organizations technology direction and will oversee a team of technical architects and managing technology strategy development, IT architecture, and governance. Responsibilities of the Director of Technology Strategy and Governance: * Lead workshops with Executives and Senior Leaders to develop strategic roadmaps and investment portfolios. * Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance capabilities. * Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical blueprints. * Oversee technology assessments, rationalization, and selection processes. * Establish and manage IT governance frameworks, including the Architecture Review Board. * Mitigate technical risks and manage technology standards, lifecycles, and obsolescence. * Manage vendor relationships, support RFP/RFQ processes, and assist with contract negotiations. * Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture Qualifications of the Director of Technology Strategy and Governance: * 15+ years in technology strategy, architecture, and governance; 5-7 years in leadership. * Expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure). * Experience with IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and vendor management. * Relevant certifications (TOGAF, PMP, Cloud Architecture) preferred. * Knowledge of Microservices, Containers, APIs, Data platforms, and Hybrid Cloud. * Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and management skills. * HSD or GED required; Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field preferred. Compensation for the Director of Technology Strategy and Governance: Salary Range: $160,000-$225,000 depending on experience Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, ect. Keywords: Director of Technology Strategy, Architecture & Governance, Chief Information Officer, IT Director, IT Manager, Assistant Program Director, infrastructure, Data Governance, Director of IT Governance, Director of Project Management, Program strategy manager, CGRC, TOGAF, Zachman, PMP, Cloud Architecture, The Open Group TOGAF 9, The Open Group Architecture Framework Logo, Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification, Enterprise Architect, PMP, AWS, Azure, Container Platform, ITIL, COBIT,ISO 38500, RFP/RFI process, Data Lake, Cloud Data Warehousing, Robotic process automation, RPA #LI-GM1 #LI-HYBRID