Director of Enterprise Architecture

Job Title: Director of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote
Duration: 2 Years No. of Positions: 1

Type: CON_W2

Client: Utilities
POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) will lead the strategic design and execution of enterprise-wide technology architecture initiatives in support of the client s innovation, resiliency, and modernization efforts.
• This role ensures that architectural standards, policies, and frameworks support business agility, operational efficiency, and long-term innovation.
• The Director will oversee the EA team and collaborate across IT, Operations, Security, and Business Units to enable a Cloud-First, data-driven, and digitally resilient utility of the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Establish and lead a future-ready EA practice aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Govern architectural solutioning across digital, operational (OT), and cybersecurity domains.
• Chair the Architecture Working Group (AWG) and maintain the enterprise stage-gate architectural review process.

Innovation & Transformation

• Drive strategic initiatives such as Data Lakehouse integration, AI-based decision support, and OMS (Outage Management System) modernization.
• Champion microservices, containerization, and cloud-native architecture (CaaS).
• Formalize and projectize innovation across technology infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Technology Architecture & Road mapping

• Define and maintain reference architectures, implementation patterns, and technical standards.
• Lead development and adoption of modular, reusable architecture to support synergies and system separation.
• Advance architectural resiliency and recovery planning, including CAS/EBO and virtualized environments.

Digital & Data Enablement

• Support the development of AI-powered self-service portals, mobile apps, and chatbots to enhance digital customer engagement.
• Oversee architecture for data analytics platforms supporting demand forecasting and operational decision-making.
• Integrate LeanIX EA repository, performance scorecards, and digital risk scoring models.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Collaborate with Business, OT, Security, Infrastructure, and Project Services teams to deliver architecture for 40+ enterprise projects annually.
• Partner with executive leadership to align EA initiatives with organizational priorities and cost optimization (TCO, ROI, Tech Debt).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership.
• Strong knowledge of utility operations, regulatory compliance, and cyber-resiliency.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, and AI/ML integration.
• Familiarity with EA tools such as LeanIX and EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading EA practices in energy, utilities, or regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of operational technology (OT) environments and system separation principles.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES:

• EA Repository Tools: LeanIX
• Data Platforms: Data Lakehouse, Snowflake, Databricks
• Cloud: Azure, AWS
• DevOps & Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
• AI/Automation: Workflow automation tools, ML platforms

Governance: EA Score carding, Cyber Risk Frameworks