Director, Enterprise Architecture

What Enterprise Architecture contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value. Enterprise Architecture defines architectural models, governance, and transition initiatives to coordinate stakeholders and enable business change, with consideration of application, information, technology and security architecture.

The Director, Enterprise Architecture is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and governing enterprise architecture practices across the organization. This role ensures alignment between business goals and IT strategy, guiding the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions. The Director will lead a team of architects focused on the Cloud, Infrastructure, Application Development, Technology Acquisition, and TCO domains.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive transformation, standards, efficiency and strong cost management.

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy to support core optimization, growth, and innovation

• Lead the development of multi-year roadmaps for cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, and application portfolio optimization

• Partner with senior business and IT leaders to align technology investments with strategic priorities

• Establish and lead architecture governance frameworks, standards, and processes

• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements

• Drive consistency and reuse across platforms, applications, and services managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Architecture Review Boards (ARB)

• Central point for acquisition of hardware, software, and Saas; bringing together technology leaders, procurement, legal, and third-party risk

• Participate in larger Cardinal cost management initiatives

• Manage key vendor relationships during technology acquisition phase

• Oversee cloud strategy including hybrid and multi-cloud environments

• Guide infrastructure modernization efforts including network, compute, and storage

• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic decisions

• Provide architectural oversight for enterprise application development and integration

• Promote API-first, microservices, and Dev Sec Ops  practices

• Support agile delivery models and continuous improvement initiatives

• Build and lead a high-performing team of enterprise architects and domain specialists

• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

• Mentor and develop talent across the architecture function

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Master’s degree a plus

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or technology leadership preferred

• Proven experience leading architecture functions in large, complex organizations

• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure, and modern application development

• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or similar are a plus

• Ability to maintain a regular presence in Dublin, OH HQ

• Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors

• Manages an organizational budget

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

• Assists in the development of functional strategy

• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management

• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

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