Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

Job Duties

• Define and govern enterprise architecture strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and frameworks for applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Drive technology roadmaps and ensure alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews for major initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding build vs. buy decisions.
• Collaborate with executives and business leaders as a trusted technology advisor, influencing strategic decisions.
• Champion modern architecture practices including cloud adoption, microservices, API-driven integration, and AI enablement.
• Oversee enterprise portfolio rationalization, reducing technical debt and optimizing system landscapes.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.
• Lead and mentor enterprise architects and solution architects, fostering a high-performing architecture team.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architecture practices and tools.
• Support large-scale program delivery by providing architectural oversight and risk mitigation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture leadership roles.
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale architecture, technology strategy, and governance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling, capability mapping, and IT portfolio management.
• Experience with cloud platforms, integration patterns, and modern architecture paradigms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their integration into enterprise solutions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic goals into architectural blueprints.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage change, drive innovation, and influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of IT governance and risk management.

Supervisory Responsibility

2–10 Direct Reports; No Indirect Reports.

Budget Responsibility

Yes.