Salary Range: $97,000 - $228,000

Job Posting End Date: February 7, 2025

 

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

 

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

 

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

 

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.  If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations Acting as a Champion for Change Demonstrating Initiative Developing Talent Managing Performance

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in working within Agile and SCRUM frameworks. Experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

 

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field Ten or more years of experience in architecture management roles within a technology-driven environment Five or more years in a supervisory/management level role

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Education & Experience Preferred

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field Certification relevant to architecture frameworks (i.e., TOGAF, Zachman)

 

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Architects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence Align architecture initiatives with business objectives, promoting a consistent and cohesive technology vision Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align architectural strategies with business value streams and overall organizational goals Oversee the delivery of architectural solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and industry standards Establish and maintain best practices for architectural governance, ensuring compliance and risk management Drive continuous improvement in architecture methodologies and practices across the organization Partner with SCRUM teams and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of architectural solutions into project deliverables Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex architectural concepts into actionable insights Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential impact on the organization Promote innovative technologies to enhance business processes and drive competitive advantage Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members, fostering a high-performance culture Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Total Rewards

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $228,000.

 

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.