Manager, Application Domain Architecture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +35 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold target-state architecture along with multi-year technology roadmaps for designated application domains.

• Assess current capabilities, technical liabilities, application lifecycle requirements, and opportunities for modernization.

• Convert strategic goals into technological capabilities and investment priorities in collaboration with business and IT leaders.

• Create and uphold principles of application architecture, standards, reference architectures, and design patterns.

• Oversee architecture reviews and ensure governance across technology initiatives and solution designs.

• Guarantee adherence to enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity mandates, data governance, and operational best practices.

• Work in partnership with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, infrastructure teams, enterprise architects, suppliers/partners, and Mazda Corporation.

• Define scalable technological solutions and facilitate integration strategies among applications, platforms, and enterprise services.

• Keep track of emerging technologies and industry trends; spearhead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, and architecture assessments.

• Propel application modernization, continuous enhancements, technical debt reduction, and platform sustainability efforts.

• Guide, develop, and retain a team of architects and technical professionals.

• Oversee performance through coaching, feedback, development planning, and formal performance evaluations.

• Manage resource allocation, prioritize tasks, and balance team workload.

• Lead workforce and succession planning, talent acquisition, and employee development efforts.

• Manage team budgets, staffing strategies, and resource investments.

• Reinforce organizational values, leadership standards, and company culture.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned and adhere to all policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in application development, software engineering, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, systems integration, or related IT fields is required.

• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise application solutions, integrations, and technology platforms is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing application architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and architecture governance frameworks is required.

• At least 3 years of experience collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational objectives is required.

• Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives within a complex, matrixed environment is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Computer and Information Science is preferred.

• Familiarity with application architecture principles, technology roadmaps, and architecture governance practices is essential.

• Knowledge of enterprise application platforms, systems integration, and cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS is necessary.

• Ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills in a matrixed environment are required.

• Capability to assess emerging technologies and propose scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via employer link).

• Remote work supported in specified states.

• 20% domestic flying/travel requirement.