Director, Enterprise Architecture

We seek a visionary leader capable of defining and executing a robust enterprise architecture (EA) strategy. The ideal candidate must clearly articulate what enterprise architecture is in practical terms and demonstrate how it directly supports business goals and strategy. You will be responsible for defining the architectural roadmaps and ensuring project solutions align with the strategic vision, collaborating closely with our product owners and business and IT leaders.

Furthermore, you must possess the ability to guide an organization’s strategy and apply strategic architectural thinking to deliver measurable business results.

Success in this role requires outstanding personal qualities for leadership, influence, and communication. You must effectively engage and mediate with stakeholders and possess the skills to sell the benefits of architectural initiatives to executives, including the ability to justify projects and calculate the return on investment (ROI) for both overall EA programs. A critical function will be to evangelize architectures and strategies to executives and drive business initiatives by promoting cross-organizational participation.

We require a track record of successfully leading enterprise change and effectively mediating opposing architectural viewpoints.

The candidate must demonstrate deep technical acumen, including a thorough understanding of architectural patterns. You should be comfortable identifying and proposing solutions that satisfy numerous business requirements, and be able to provide examples to handle complex projects in a leadership role, including the ability to point out weaknesses in technical plans.

Please note:

Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

• Analytical and Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.
• Decisive. You have a sense of urgency and the ability to manage a diverse group of people.
• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others.
• Organized and Confident. You are flexible, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while confidently interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
• A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.

• Application Rationalization and Optimization:
• Conduct an initial audit of the existing application portfolio to identify redundancies, underutilized systems, and opportunities for consolidation. Develop process to evaluate on an ongoing basis and in partnership with business line product owners.
• Develop and present business cases for application retirement or replacement, targeting a 10-15% reduction in application count within the next 18 months.
• Define clear functional and non-functional requirements and checklists for new or enhanced applications, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture.
• Technology Standards and Governance:
• Establish and maintain a clear set of technology standards and guidelines for software development, infrastructure, and data management.
• Implement a formal architecture review process for all new projects and major system enhancements, ensuring adherence to established standards and architectural principles.
• Develop and track key metrics (e.g., compliance rates, technical debt reduction) to measure the effectiveness of architectural governance.
  
  - METRICS are important to establish
• Solution Architecture and Design Leadership:
• Lead the design and architecture of 2-3 critical business initiatives annually, providing hands‑on guidance to development teams and ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Create detailed solution architecture documents, including data flow diagrams, integration patterns, and deployment models for key projects.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and technical leads, fostering a culture of architectural excellence and…