Asst. Director, Architecture

Company Overview

Sysmex is headquartered in Kobe, Japan and operates in Lincolnshire, Illinois, renowned worldwide for quality diagnostic equipment and information‑management systems. Our agile team is dedicated to breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis, and life sciences.

We are looking for an Architecture Assistant Director to own enterprise architecture strategy and lead the consolidated architecture function at Sysmex America. The role sets the IT architecture roadmap across software, infrastructure, integration, and cybersecurity, aligning technology investment with enterprise strategy.

• Owns the enterprise architecture strategy and IT roadmap, including solution design standards, integration frameworks, and technology direction across software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Accountable for financial review and approval of architecture investments.
• Directs the Architecture Review Board and sets governance and decision rights that align architecture work with the Product Design and Development Process (PDDP), cybersecurity requirements, and financial oversight.
• Leads the consolidated team of architects. Defines the architecture principles, reference architectures, and statements of position that shape how Sysmex builds, buys, and integrates technology. Owns the talent strategy for the architecture function, including workforce planning, hiring, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Owns strategic third‑party relationships across architecture. Negotiates and approves Statements of Work, master agreements, and managed‑service contracts that meet business requirements and deliver measurable value.
• Partners with executive stakeholders across IT, Product, Customer Care, Marketing, RA/QA, and Cybersecurity to align architecture decisions with enterprise strategy and drive cross‑functional initiatives.
• Defines and reports KPIs that measure architecture program performance. Ensures architecture decisions and artifacts are documented for audit and compliance.
• Ensures architecture decisions hold up in production by partnering with IT Operations, Testing, RA/QA, and Customer Support Services to validate that delivered solutions meet customer and functional requirements.
• Drives a security‑first mindset in the architecture function. Reviews solution designs, integration patterns, and vendor selections against cybersecurity standards, data protection requirements, and regulatory obligations (HIPAA and HiTrust). Partners with Cybersecurity to close audit and risk findings.
• Defines the enterprise data and integration architecture in partnership with the DBA function and product leadership. Sets standards for canonical data, master data, integration patterns, and event‑driven architecture so data flows consistently across the application portfolio.

11‑25 %

$126,000‑$207,900
. Compensation is determined by location and factors such as experience, skills, and education. Includes choice of health‑care plan, annual incentive plan, car allowance, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, and a 401(k) for eligible employees.

High cognitive demands involving frequent decision‑making, managing multiple priorities, and interpreting complex information. Requires planning, organization, and effective communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or business discipline (required). Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years leading architecture teams or programs at the enterprise level.
• 5+ years of public cloud experience on AWS or Azure, with direct accountability for enterprise cloud strategy.
• May include experience in the Armed Forces.
• Cloud Solution Architect Professional or Specialty certification (AWS or Azure) preferred. TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification is a plus.
• Experience leading enterprise architecture programs, including application portfolio rationalization, integration strategy, and vendor consolidation.
• Track record of partnering with executive…