Solution Architect, Enterprise HR & Tech Tools

Northern Trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$114,500–$194,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$212,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Management

Northern Trust currently has 107 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,500–$194,700 across 77 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solution Architect, Enterprise HR & Tech Tools

The Solution Architect, Enterprise HR & Tech Tools will join the team to lead technology strategy, architecture, and transformation initiatives for the Human Resources and Workforce technology ecosystem. This role involves defining future-state architecture, application portfolio strategies, and multi-year technology roadmaps to support HR Talent Transformation objectives. Key responsibilities include driving application portfolio rationalization, governing enterprise architecture standards, and leading technical governance for major initiatives. The architect will evaluate new technologies and provide strategic guidance on investments across applications, integrations, data, AI, security, and cloud platforms. Required skills include experience with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, and enterprise application ecosystems. Preferred technical expertise includes Workday, Microsoft technologies, data and analytics ecosystems, intelligent automation, and digital experience platforms within highly regulated industries.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute technology strategies and multi-year roadmaps for HR Talent Transformation initiatives.
  • Lead architecture and technology direction for Workday and related workforce technology platforms.
  • Drive application portfolio rationalization, modernization, and consolidation to reduce complexity and costs.
  • Define and govern enterprise architecture standards for applications, integrations, data, AI, and cloud platforms.
  • Evaluate new technologies and vendors to provide recommendations for long-term strategic goals.
  • Lead architecture and technical governance for major initiatives to ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Champion the adoption of shared capabilities, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions across the portfolio.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects, engineers, and application owners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, technology consulting, or related technology leadership roles.
  • Experience developing technology roadmaps, architecture strategies, and modernization plans for enterprise applications.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business and technology stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, integrations, and enterprise application ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technology and business decisions across senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Work Authorization.

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