Director Enterprise Risk Management Jobs in Iowa

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, principle‑centered business philosophy, and team‑based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

The Director, Enterprise Architecture serves as the end‑to‑end solution architecture authority for the enterprise and provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for the Solution Architecture function. This role leads and manages a team of Solution Architects while overseeing the design and delivery of scalable, reusable, and secure technology solutions across GreatAmerica’s products and platforms.

• Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve the quality and efficiency of technology solutions.
• Promote a test‑and‑learn mentality and processes through proof‑of‑concept and prototype delivery to enable rapid innovation.
• Architect high‑quality software applications and data solutions using Salesforce, Azure, APIs, in‑house software, InfoLease, and Databricks.
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts, including reference diagrams and patterns.
• Collaborate with solution architects and engineers to ensure alignment and integration of solutions across products and business domains.
• Partner with engineers to solve issues through scalable architecture and patterns, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Identify and drive aggressive reduction of technical debt and manage application rationalization to significantly reduce the number of applications.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Solution Architects.
• Define and guide the adoption of technology architecture standards, procedures, and policies.
• Lead the enterprise architecture review board and ensure compliance with target‑state architecture models, security, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in new product and vendor evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts, and prototypes.
• Architect cloud‑based application/product architectures with reusable patterns such as microservices and event‑driven techniques.
• Align architecture strategy with business goals and consult with product/platform teams to adapt enterprise architecture as needed.
• Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry, and market trends.
• Lead the refactoring of applications for cloud deployment and building cloud‑native applications.
• Work on highly complex solution architecture requiring in‑depth knowledge across multiple specialized domains.
• Collaborate with product management, business architecture, and engineering leaders to maintain architectural alignment with product goals and requirements.
• Participate in budget processes to ensure objectives are achieved within fiscal expectations.
• Act as a steady advisor to the CTO and platform leadership, especially on trade‑offs or escalations.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, computer engineering, systems analysis, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience architecting complex solutions, with at least 5 years using Salesforce technologies, integration patterns, and relevant SaaS solutions.
• 3+ years of experience implementing Agile and Scrum methods in a product‑oriented enterprise setting.
• Proven experience working with product owners, software, security engineers, data architects, application developers, and data scientists to plan enterprise solutions.
• Ability to develop and document enterprise reference architecture designs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Hands‑on understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps, integrations, and event‑driven architectures.
• Solid knowledge of data architecture and platform ecosystems, and experience working with enterprise data leadership.
• Ability to make trade‑off decisions between speed, cost, risk, and long‑term sustainability.
• Fluency in Scaled Agile (SAFe) architecture practices, including architecture runway, enablers, and PI planning.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture principles, patterns, practices, and the Salesforce ecosystem, with full‑stack experience.
• Experience with event‑driven architecture and working in regulated environments.
• Experience architecting/optimizing applications for Azure with emphasis on performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy and information security practices.
• Proven ability to design innovative enterprise solutions using existing capabilities or by acquiring/building new capabilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the creation of compelling visuals and persuasive written content.
• Self‑motivated, proactive learner, and able to adapt to change, including willingness to attend industry events and customer visits.
• Effective prioritization and execution skills in a high‑pressure environment, with ability to facilitate internal discussions and create conceptual solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, cultivating relationships with leaders, influencers, vendors, and peers.

• Competitive compensation package with monthly bonuses for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing.
• Paid time off, including vacation (starting at 80 hours annually), sick days (10 per year, convertible), and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health, wellbeing, and family planning benefits; health, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, education and career planning benefits, and tuition assistance.
• Networking opportunities, leadership development, and other professional growth opportunities.
• Paid parking, short‑term physical perks, hybrid work arrangements, and a business‑casual work environment.
• Strong organizational culture focused on people and innovation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and are not eligible for visa sponsorship.