Director of Enterprise Architecture

Location: Lake Angelus, MI
Salary: TBD
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture

Position Description:

The Director of IT Enterprise Architecture will lead and oversee the enterprise architectural strategies. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality enterprise architectural framework, standards, and governance aligned with our company business goals and strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate the design and implementation of IT systems and infrastructure that support business processes and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of IT systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the enterprise architecture team
• Ensure the implementation of best practices in architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and project scope.
• Manage the functional developments budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth
• Lead projects that span multiple domains including networking, storage, and virtualization
• Provide technical direction and audit design decisions
• Drive operational excellence, including external support strategies, financial budget management, and KPI-driven operational dashboards
• Communicate overall portfolio status, prioritization, KPI and OKR results across IT leadership and executive business partners (VP, Strategy Board)
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on developing and presenting product and technology solutions and roadmaps for complex business and IT needs
• Analyze the current architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with architectural standards across all IT projects

Key Job Skills and or competencies:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and subject matter experts
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Support and Maintenance:

• Monitor and improve processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with other IT areas to ensure seamless support and maintenance operations.

Architecture and Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for enterprise architecture.
• Develop and maintain IT architecture standards and guidelines.
• Ensure that architectural solutions align with business goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance the IT infrastructure.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with business partners to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on initiative goals and timelines.
• Present technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in IT architecture, systems design, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience with cloud computing, data management, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Hands on experience managing budget forecasts and actuals.
• Automotive or manufacturing experience is a plus.

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