Principal Technology Architect

Primary Job Title : Principal Technology Architect

Alternate / Related Job Titles : Principal Technology Architect | Digital Workplace Architect | Principal IT Architect | Enterprise Digital Workplace Architect

Location & Onsite Flexibility : Oakland, CA - Hybrid (remote and onsite at Oakland General Office based on business needs)Job Details

Position Type : Direct Hire (Client Direct / FTE)

Start : As Soon As Possible

Salary Range : $147,000 - $218,900 per yearDepartment Overview

The Information Technology organization delivers high-quality technology solutions through close collaboration across departments. The Digital Workplace Team , part of Infrastructure & Cloud Services, enables a best-in-class digital employee experience through reliable devices, modern collaboration tools, and responsive services that drive productivity and engagement.Position Summary

The Technology Architect, Principal serves as the visionary architect for the Coworker User-Technologies domain within the Digital Workplace organization. This role partners with Enterprise Architecture to define strategic direction and owns the tactical roadmaps that align technology investments with business goals and industry trends.

This leader translates Digital Workplace vision into actionable, scalable, and secure solutions by aligning architecture, funding models, governance, and program portfolios. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted collaborator, and strong advocate for digital employee experience who can influence outcomes across complex, cross-functional environments.Key Responsibilities

• Define and align Digital Workplace technology strategies with enterprise objectives and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including current and future state models, standards, and reference architectures .
• Partner on portfolio planning and budgeting to align with multi-year strategic roadmaps.
• Create and enforce technology standards and ensure architectural governance compliance.
• Monitor industry trends and introduce innovative solutions across AI, cloud, endpoint, and collaboration technologies.
• Guide solution design from concept through implementation in partnership with Enterprise Architects and Solution Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and design review support to delivery teams.
• Lead change initiatives from business case development through execution.
• Solve complex challenges across the Digital Workplace stack to ensure productivity, reliability, and security.
• Present strategies, architectures, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Participate in architecture governance forums including review boards and communities of practice.
• Manage Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contracts and associated services.
• Mentor and provide strategic direction to technical teams within Digital Workplace.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications & Expertise

Strategy & Architecture

Technical Expertise

Coworker Experience & Leadership

Benefits

Client Description

Our client is a leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. The organization is committed to reliable energy delivery, innovation, and creating a positive work environment while making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged business, GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces and partners with Fortune 500 organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number : 25-29487

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