Enterprise Architecture Lead; Director

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

We’re looking for a strategic leader who sees the big picture and can translate complex requirements into a connected forward‑looking architectural vision.

You’ll be part of a dynamic environment where adaptability, proactive problem‑solving and outcome‑driven thinking are key. Your ability to build strong networks internally and externally will help shape a resilient and inclusive architecture that supports our evolving business needs.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the enterprise‑wide technology strategy. This role focuses on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. You’ll lead a team of dedicated Enterprise architects and specialists ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. You’ll collaborate closely with Product and Platform leaders and architects, providing guidance on solution design and integration. You’ll also develop and maintain the Architecture Repository as a central capability for Brambles globally.

• Lead the Enterprise Architecture team guiding them in setting technology policies, standards and governance practices across the organization, ensuring compliance with lifecycle and asset management standards.
• Develop and maintain the business technical application information process and infrastructure views of the organization’s architecture to ensure cohesive and efficient operations.
• Ensure the technology strategy is aligned with the organization’s business strategy and incorporates current technology and market trends to drive future growth.
• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to provide a clear architectural roadmap, ensuring integration between IT and business goals while meeting organizational expectations.
• Communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and associated roadmaps to impacted stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across departments.
• Chair and manage the Technology Review Board (TRB) to drive strategic technology decisions, ensuring that technological advancements align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee the development and communication of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring it supports both current needs and future business demands.
• Continuously monitor and assess emerging technology trends, ensuring that the enterprise architecture evolves to meet both internal and external challenges and opportunities.

• Enterprise Architecture Expertise:
  Proven expertise in Enterprise Architecture principles, frameworks and methodologies, including experience in defining and enforcing architectural standards, best practices and principles across complex organizations.
• Technology Governance and Compliance:
  Experience in overseeing technology governance processes, policies and practices, ensuring compliance with technology‑related policies, industry regulations and best practices.
• Solution Design and Integration:
  Demonstrated proficiency in solution design and integration, particularly in collaborating with Product and Platform teams to align technology solutions with business objectives. Experience in leading the design of integrated systems.
• Team Leadership and Management: A track record of leading and managing teams of architects and specialists, providing guidance, mentorship and direction to…