Senior Enterprise Application Architect

Are you a strategic technology leader who enjoys shaping enterprise-scale solutions and influencing long-term application strategy? As a Senior Enterprise Applications Architect, you ll play a critical role in developing and implementing the Firm s enterprise application architecture partnering closely with fellow architects and senior leaders to design future-state solutions that align with business objectives and architectural vision.

In this role, you ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, guiding architecture governance, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating across business and Information Technology (IT) teams to deliver secure, scalable, and value-driven application solutions.

• Enterprise Application Architecture Leadership Contribute to the development of target-state application architecture that supports the broader Enterprise Architecture and Architecture Vision while addressing stakeholder needs.
• Strategic Alignment Ensure application architectures align with organizational solution goals, standards, and long-term business objectives.
• Architecture Standards & Governance Develop and maintain reference architectures, architecture building blocks (ABB), standards, and guidelines to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent technology solutions.
• Technology Selection & Oversight Guide the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology platforms and solutions that best meet enterprise needs.
• Roadmap & Capability Planning Identify solution and capability gaps, and define strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify, prioritize, and support strategic initiatives.
• Innovation & Trend Analysis Stay current on emerging application and technology trends, assessing potential impact and value to the organization.
• Executive Communication Clearly communicate application target states, roadmaps, and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Team & Practice Leadership Lead and influence architects, technology owners, and subject matter experts to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide solutions.

What You ll Bring

• Education Bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.
• Architecture Expertise Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Standards & Governance Development Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Platform & Technology Knowledge Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, Mule Soft, and Service Now.
• Leadership & Change Management Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.
• Communication & Collaboration Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.
• Delivery Methodologies Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.
• Analytical Thinking Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.
• Preferred Enhancements MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.
• Certifications Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.
• Tools Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.

Salary/Rate: $165,000 - $180,000 (depends on experience level).

Benefits:
Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer…