Enterprise Architect III

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect III to lead the development and execution of its Enterprise Data Management Strategy. The selected consultant will evaluate TxDOTs current data landscape and architect a next-generation data management and data warehouse platform that supports digital transformation cloud adoption and enterprise analytics initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership in enterprise architecture data strategy solution design and stakeholder engagement to modernize TxDOTs data management capabilities.

• Lead the execution of TxDOTs Enterprise Data Management Strategy.
• Design enterprise architecture for next-generation data warehouse and data management platforms.
• Develop strategic roadmaps supporting cloud enablement and digital transformation.
• Define enterprise data management execution plans and implementation approach.
• Develop customer engagement strategies for the Data Management organization.
• Assist in defining the future-state Data Management organizational structure.
• Create detailed implementation plans timelines and cost estimates.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology platforms and solutions.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks while balancing business objectives with technical constraints.
• Collaborate with executive leadership business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Drive governance communication and cross-functional collaboration across multiple initiatives.

• 10 years of Enterprise Data Management Architecture experience.
• 10 years of enterprise solution architecture and solution development experience.
• Strong experience architecting enterprise solutions using modern and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience developing enterprise technology roadmaps and modernization strategies.
• Strong communication leadership stakeholder management and presentation skills.

• Experience working with State or Local Government agencies.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation and enterprise data modernization initiatives.

• Hybrid role
• 6230 E. Stassney Lane Austin TX 78744
• Resource must work onsite at least 4 days per week
• Standard business hours:
  • Monday Friday
  • 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

• Start Date: August 1 2026
• End Date: July 31 2027
• Contract Length: 12 Months
• Extension: Up to two additional one-year renewals
• Estimated Hours: 2080 hours

• Enterprise Architecture
• Enterprise Data Management
• Data Strategy
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Cloud Enablement
• Digital Transformation
• Technology Roadmaps
• Stakeholder Management
• Enterprise Planning
• Data Governance
• Modern Data Platforms

• Texas State or other Government experience
• Enterprise modernization initiatives
• Large-scale data platform transformation projects