Enterprise Architect

Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with offices and operations located around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and niche markets, the company provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, forensic technical services as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. The company’s expert adjusters have an average of over 20 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services and Environmental consulting services.

At McLarens, we aspire and live by a set of shared values that guide our actions and shape our culture:

• EXCELLENCE – We aim for nothing less than the highest standards in everything we do
• TEAMWORK – We work best when we work together with clients, colleagues and suppliers alike
• RESPECT – We are trusted to keep our promises, act with integrity and treat people the right way
• KNOWLEDGE – We know our market better than anyone, but still, we never stop developing
• THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – We use inspired thinking and pioneering solutions to stay ahead in an ever-changing market
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We move with urgency to deliver on our commitments and drive for results, even amid ambiguity.

Summary
The Enterprise Architect will play a critical role in aligning the technical architecture and business processes of merging or acquired organizations with the core organization. This role requires a strategic thinker who can assess, plan, and collaborate on the integration of diverse technology environments to ensure seamless business operations and maximize value from M&A activities.  The candidate would have the most overarching view of the organization(s) and knowledge of its capabilities and potential.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technology architectures that align with business objectives and M&A goals. 
• Translate business processes into scalable and sustainable technology architecture, both current and future state.   
• Create integration roadmaps and transition plans for core and acquired entities. 
• Design enterprise standards for core and acquired organizations, including systems, data, application and network layers. 
• Design and document enterprise architecture frameworks and solutions that facilitate the integration of acquired companies. 
• Develop comprehensive blueprints that address application, data, network and security integration. 
• Coordinate with IT and business units to align systems, applications, and processes. 
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT integration during M&A. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to M&A and enterprise architecture. 
• Develop and implement governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards. 
• Assess the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the existing IT landscape and define mitigation strategies. 
• Conduct thorough due diligence on the IT assets, applications, infrastructure, and processes of target companies. 
• Identify potential risks, synergies, and integration challenges. 
• Work with cross-functional teams in the execution of integration plans, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. 
• Collaborate with system architect and infrastructure teams on integration projects. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of integration processes and make recommendations for improvements.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT architecture, with experience in mergers and acquisitions. 
• Experience with business processes – quote to cash, project services workflow systems.   
• Certified with TOGAF and knowledge applied in real-world scenarios.   
• Experience with a multitude of technology platforms, both legacy and modern.   
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale IT integration projects. 
• Experience with cloud computing, data management, networks, enterprise applications, and interoperability of each. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards. 
• Knowledge of insurance business processes and enterprise-grade technologies that support those processes.   
• Experience with SAP Cloud systems and architecture.   
• Experience with MS Azure platform, particularly Azure well-architected framework.   
• Experience with distributed teams

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. (Regularly). 
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. (office & hybrid roles). (Occasionally).
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. (Regularly).

McLarens Benefits – “It’s All Here”

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Health Saving/Flexible Spending - access to flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement – 401(k) program with company match 
• Pet Benefits – ensuring the well-being of your extended family
• Identity Theft Insurance – offering security and peace of mind
• Wellness Programs - supports financial, physical, and mental well-being
• Career Development – fostering growth and advancement in the workplace
• Community Day of Service/Float Holiday – our Day of Service promotes community involvement, and our personal float holiday can be used as desired
• Employee Discount Program - offers exclusive discounts and deals on a wide range of products and services
• Employee Assistance Program - designed to provide life balance support and counseling

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.