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AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.
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The Principal Enterprise Architecture role sits within the Technology Services organization, where the focus is on advancing information technology performance and delivering efficient solutions. In this position, you will define the enterprise technology strategy, target architecture, and transformation roadmaps to align business objectives with scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology ecosystems. You will design high-level architectural blueprints across applications, data, infrastructure, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions while establishing governance processes and reusable patterns. Key responsibilities include guiding technology selection, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing executive-level guidance on modernization. Required skills include expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, business capability planning, and application portfolio management using tools like LeanIX. You must demonstrate experience in cloud transformation, AI strategy, and navigating complex, matrixed enterprise environments to drive long-term innovation.
Hands-on experience with AI-enabled solutions, AI strategy, or practical application of AI capabilities within enterprise technology environments.
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, business capability planning, application portfolio management, cloud transformation, governance, and technology modernization.
Strong executive communication skills to influence senior leaders and communicate architecture vision, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
Architecture certifications or relevant technology certifications (preferred).
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