World Bank Group
Senior IT Officer, Architecture I
World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Senior IT Officer, Architecture I at World Bank. The Enterprise Architecture department (ITSET) in ITS seeks a Senior Architect with expertise in EA metamodels, repository management, KPI reporting for technology and applications, maintaining business and IT capability models, managing technology debt, and running an architecture program office with open source initiatives. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain that appointment. All others will be offered a four-year term appointment. Responsibilities
Establish and Execute the Architecture Runway
– Integrate architecture enablers into SAFe Agile delivery cycles; partner with portfolio and solution management to ensure runway readiness. Develop and Maintain Guardrails & Policies
– Define principle-based, adaptive guardrails for technology, data, and application design; embed automated governance where possible. Reference Architectures & Patterns
– Create and maintain reusable reference architectures and solution patterns, incorporating AI/GenAI best practices. Strategic Technology Planning
– Lead roadmaps for emerging technologies, cloud adoption, integration modernization, and digital transformation. Technology and Application Rationalization
– Drive portfolio simplification and reduce technical debt at the enterprise level. AI/GenAI Enablement
– Identify, evaluate, and integrate AI capabilities that advance WBG’s mission, ensuring ethical, secure, and value-driven adoption. KPIs and Value Metrics
– Define, measure, and report EA-driven business outcomes and technology health indicators. Stakeholder Collaboration
– Partner with business lines, security, shared services, and technology teams to align investments and execution with WBG strategy. Innovation & Thought Leadership
– Lead PoCs, participate in communities of practice, and share lessons learned internally and with peer institutions. Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Required: Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, or bachelor’s with 10+ years in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Enterprise Architecture certification (TOGAF/EACOE). SAFe Agilist or SAFe Architect certification, with hands-on experience setting up and managing the Architecture Runway. Cloud architecture certification (AWS and/or Azure). Proven experience in defining and enforcing enterprise guardrails, policies, and governance frameworks. Exposure to AI and Generative AI technologies, frameworks, and responsible AI practices. 5+ years leading EA in a large, complex, global enterprise. Strong experience in enterprise integration (cloud, on-prem, hybrid), API management, and data governance. Demonstrated success in technology/application rationalization and reducing enterprise technical debt. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define technology roadmaps. Experience evaluating cloud service designs and alternatives to balance performance, risk, and cost. Deep knowledge and experience of AWS and Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment. Experience with IaaS/PaaS cloud architectures. Core Competencies include Delivering Results for Clients, Collaboration, Leadership and Innovation, Knowledge Sharing, and Smart Decision-Making. See detailed descriptions in the original posting. Job-Specific Competencies
SAFe Agile and Architecture Runway Agile Architecture Leadership Agile Delivery Alignment Continuous Architecture Evolution Guardrails, Policies, and Governance Enterprise Guardrail Definition Policy Enforcement Governance at Scale Enterprise & Solution Architecture Reference Architecture Development Technology Portfolio Management Cross-Domain Integration AI and Generative AI Enablement Strategic AI Adoption Responsible AI Governance AI Architecture Integration Emerging Technology and Innovation Technology Trend Analysis Community of Practice Building Stakeholder Collaboration and Influence Enterprise Alignment Facilitation Skills Change Advocacy WBG Culture and Benefits
World Bank Group culture attributes include a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk taking, and empowerment with accountability. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, medical and life insurance, paid leave (including parental leave), accommodations for disabilities, and an equal opportunity employment stance.
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Senior IT Officer, Architecture I at World Bank. The Enterprise Architecture department (ITSET) in ITS seeks a Senior Architect with expertise in EA metamodels, repository management, KPI reporting for technology and applications, maintaining business and IT capability models, managing technology debt, and running an architecture program office with open source initiatives. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain that appointment. All others will be offered a four-year term appointment. Responsibilities
Establish and Execute the Architecture Runway
– Integrate architecture enablers into SAFe Agile delivery cycles; partner with portfolio and solution management to ensure runway readiness. Develop and Maintain Guardrails & Policies
– Define principle-based, adaptive guardrails for technology, data, and application design; embed automated governance where possible. Reference Architectures & Patterns
– Create and maintain reusable reference architectures and solution patterns, incorporating AI/GenAI best practices. Strategic Technology Planning
– Lead roadmaps for emerging technologies, cloud adoption, integration modernization, and digital transformation. Technology and Application Rationalization
– Drive portfolio simplification and reduce technical debt at the enterprise level. AI/GenAI Enablement
– Identify, evaluate, and integrate AI capabilities that advance WBG’s mission, ensuring ethical, secure, and value-driven adoption. KPIs and Value Metrics
– Define, measure, and report EA-driven business outcomes and technology health indicators. Stakeholder Collaboration
– Partner with business lines, security, shared services, and technology teams to align investments and execution with WBG strategy. Innovation & Thought Leadership
– Lead PoCs, participate in communities of practice, and share lessons learned internally and with peer institutions. Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Required: Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, or bachelor’s with 10+ years in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Enterprise Architecture certification (TOGAF/EACOE). SAFe Agilist or SAFe Architect certification, with hands-on experience setting up and managing the Architecture Runway. Cloud architecture certification (AWS and/or Azure). Proven experience in defining and enforcing enterprise guardrails, policies, and governance frameworks. Exposure to AI and Generative AI technologies, frameworks, and responsible AI practices. 5+ years leading EA in a large, complex, global enterprise. Strong experience in enterprise integration (cloud, on-prem, hybrid), API management, and data governance. Demonstrated success in technology/application rationalization and reducing enterprise technical debt. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define technology roadmaps. Experience evaluating cloud service designs and alternatives to balance performance, risk, and cost. Deep knowledge and experience of AWS and Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment. Experience with IaaS/PaaS cloud architectures. Core Competencies include Delivering Results for Clients, Collaboration, Leadership and Innovation, Knowledge Sharing, and Smart Decision-Making. See detailed descriptions in the original posting. Job-Specific Competencies
SAFe Agile and Architecture Runway Agile Architecture Leadership Agile Delivery Alignment Continuous Architecture Evolution Guardrails, Policies, and Governance Enterprise Guardrail Definition Policy Enforcement Governance at Scale Enterprise & Solution Architecture Reference Architecture Development Technology Portfolio Management Cross-Domain Integration AI and Generative AI Enablement Strategic AI Adoption Responsible AI Governance AI Architecture Integration Emerging Technology and Innovation Technology Trend Analysis Community of Practice Building Stakeholder Collaboration and Influence Enterprise Alignment Facilitation Skills Change Advocacy WBG Culture and Benefits
World Bank Group culture attributes include a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk taking, and empowerment with accountability. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, medical and life insurance, paid leave (including parental leave), accommodations for disabilities, and an equal opportunity employment stance.
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