Vice President of Architecture Jobs
Vice President of Architecture jobs are open across technology, finance, healthcare, and real estate, from senior principal to executive levels, with specializations in enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and solutions design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Architecture Sr Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.
Responsibilities:
- Provides architectural vision for all IT systems, including those that support Internet applications, ensuring that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.
- Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem solving solutions on an enterprise level.
- Interfaces across several channels, acting as a visionary to proactively assist in defining direction for future projects.
- Maintains continuous awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues and acts as a sounding board or consultant to aid in the development of creative solutions.
- Depending on project scope, may be accountable for end-to-end results including such items as: budgeting, policy formulation as well as providing future state technology strategies for an effort.
- Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and to guide their product roadmap based on Citi requirements.
- Exhibits in-depth knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and has a good understanding of the commercial environment.
- Provides thought leadership in subjects that are key to the business.
- Demonstrate understanding of end-to-end AI architectures, including data pipelines, model serving, integration points, and governance frameworks;
- Work with data scientists, ML engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to validate requirements, optimize models, and integrate AI into existing platforms
- Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.
- Impacts the technology function through contribution to technical direction and strategic decisions.
- Uses developed communication skills to negotiate and often at higher levels.
- Performs other job duties and functions as assigned
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Management and prioritization skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
- Methodical, attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Architecture-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$156,160.00 - $234,240.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 12, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Architecture Sr Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.
Responsibilities:
- Provides architectural vision for all IT systems, including those that support Internet applications, ensuring that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.
- Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem solving solutions on an enterprise level.
- Interfaces across several channels, acting as a visionary to proactively assist in defining direction for future projects.
- Maintains continuous awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues and acts as a sounding board or consultant to aid in the development of creative solutions.
- Depending on project scope, may be accountable for end-to-end results including such items as: budgeting, policy formulation as well as providing future state technology strategies for an effort.
- Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and to guide their product roadmap based on Citi requirements.
- Exhibits in-depth knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and has a good understanding of the commercial environment.
- Provides thought leadership in subjects that are key to the business.
- Demonstrate understanding of end-to-end AI architectures, including data pipelines, model serving, integration points, and governance frameworks;
- Work with data scientists, ML engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to validate requirements, optimize models, and integrate AI into existing platforms
- Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.
- Impacts the technology function through contribution to technical direction and strategic decisions.
- Uses developed communication skills to negotiate and often at higher levels.
- Performs other job duties and functions as assigned
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Management and prioritization skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
- Methodical, attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
-
Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Architecture-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$156,160.00 - $234,240.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 12, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of architecture jobs.
- 15+ years of experience in architecture roles with progressive leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide architecture strategy across multiple domains
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud at an enterprise scale
- Experience managing and mentoring teams of architects and senior engineers
- Strong background in aligning technology architecture to business goals and executive stakeholders
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or equivalent credentials
Tips for Your Vice President of Architecture Job Search
Align your resume to P&L ownership
VP-level architecture roles expect budget and vendor accountability, not just technical depth. Quantify the infrastructure spend or program budgets you've managed. Hiring panels at this level scan quickly for evidence you've owned outcomes, not just executed them.
Tailor your portfolio to business outcomes
Panels reviewing vice president of architecture candidates want to see how your architectural decisions moved a business metric. Tie each major initiative in your portfolio to revenue impact, cost reduction, or risk mitigation, not just technical complexity or delivery timelines.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of architecture openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies in active transformation cycles
Organizations mid-cloud migration, undergoing M&A integration, or modernizing legacy platforms hire vice president of architecture candidates urgently. Filter openings by companies that have recently announced platform shifts, as these roles are rarely backfills and move fast.
Prepare a whiteboard session for the final round
Most vice president of architecture final rounds include a live architecture design exercise with the CTO or executive leadership. Practice walking through trade-off decisions out loud, covering scalability, security, and cost constraints, since the panel is evaluating how you think, not just what you produce.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify whether the role owns architecture standards across all business units or only within one domain. Scope directly affects your leverage on title, team size, and compensation, so misalignment here creates problems that salary increases alone won't fix.
Vice President of Architecture Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of architectures?
Information Technology Senior Management Forum, Citi, and MUFG are hiring the most vice president of architectures right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large technology firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems undergoing platform modernization.
How many vice president of architecture jobs are remote?
About 86% of vice president of architecture openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles most common at financial services and regulated healthcare organizations. Cloud architecture and enterprise solutions architecture sub-specializations tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to other architecture disciplines.
How do you become a vice president of architecture?
Most vice president of architecture professionals start in senior individual contributor roles, then move into principal or staff architect positions where they lead cross-functional initiatives. From there, taking on a director of architecture or chief architect role at a mid-size organization builds the team leadership and executive communication experience hiring panels expect at the VP level.
Can I get hired as a vice president of architecture without direct VP experience?
Yes, candidates who have held director-level or chief architect titles and led architecture practices across multiple product lines are regularly considered for VP roles. The key is demonstrating that you've owned architecture governance, managed teams of architects, and presented technology strategy directly to C-suite stakeholders, even if your title hasn't yet included VP.
What does the vice president of architecture interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a panel interview with engineering leadership and sometimes product or finance leaders. A live architecture design or whiteboard session is standard at the final stage, often with the CTO or CIO present. Some organizations also include a strategy presentation where you outline your architectural vision for the business.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of architecture jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of architecture jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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