Director of IT – Enterprise Architecture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct teams of IT professionals.

• Inspire others to achieve the organization's goals.

• Establish the work environment and framework that supports team dynamics.

• Determine priorities and guide the team to ensure timely task completion.

• Hold accountability for the team's overall performance outcomes.

• Formulate IT strategies that align with specific business objectives.

• Manage business relationships and keep track of business performance.

• Organize and coordinate strategic staff initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with the governance process by monitoring task completion.

• Specify requirements and design IT projects that align with significant business goals.

• Guarantee alignment between business and IT strategies.

• Supervise the management and resolution of IT customer service challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS/BA in a relevant discipline is typically required.

• Usually demands 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management or supervisory role.

• At least 12 years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Technology Strategy, or similar leadership positions.

• 3+ years of experience in leading architecture teams, governance functions, or cross-functional technology organizations at the Director or Senior Management level.

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related area.

• Demonstrated success in creating enterprise technology strategies, target-state architectures, business cases, and multi-year plans.

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture disciplines including business, application, data, infrastructure, security, integration, cloud, and AI architecture.

• Familiarity with methodologies such as TOGAF, BIZBOK, ArchiMate, COBIT, NIST, or similar frameworks.

• Experience in establishing and leading architecture governance programs.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, enterprise integration architectures, APIs, event-driven solutions, and hybrid-cloud settings.

• Experience in architecting contemporary data, analytics, and AI platforms, including data governance, AI governance, automation, machine learning, and responsible AI implementation.

• Proven record of leading extensive business and technology transformation projects.

• Strong capability to influence executives, business leaders, and technology teams within a matrixed environment.

• Outstanding skills in executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States based on the Atlanta_30360 REMOTE-GA job posting location.

🏝️ Benefits

• A diverse range of career opportunities.

• Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.