Principal, Enterprise Architect

Job Description

The Principal, Enterprise Architect will report into the Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture (EA)
organization . This role will play a critical part in building out a new Business Outcome-Driven Enterprise Architecture practice

Initially reporting directly to the SVP of Technology S trategy and Enterprise Architecture, the Principle EA role will assist with maturing the EA practice along with r e lated tooling , resulting in a world class EA practice in support
of
our company's growth and transformation. that is align ed with our business
objectives.

This role will roll up their sleeves, take ownership, drive execution and will have demonstrated success delivering
outcomes within an EA function . We need an individual who is technically minded and can effectively communicate with technical and business stakeholders within a dynamic , fast-growing company. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated record of success working in uncertain environments .

Your Role Accountabilities:
• Leverage previous experience to guide the formation of a new Enterprise Architecture practice while challenging traditional thinking and ways of working.
• L ead workstreams related to the buildout, maturation and running of the enterprise architecture function including Enterprise Architecture tooling like LeanIX .
• Provide guidance and thought leadership for the company in the areas of Enterprise Architecture best practice and business outcome-focused technology adoption.
• Provide stewardship
of architectural frameworks and guiding principles to guide technology decision-making and ensure interoperability, scalability, and security across our systems and platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security in all data-related activities.
• Be a consultant to senior management and stakeholders to garner insights related to application rationalization, reduction o f risk or technical debt and the evolution of technology adoption over time and p resent your findings and recommendations to leadership .
• Identify
opportunities for process improvements and automation within the EA practice .
• Provide data-driven insights to help shape business strategies and
optimize technology investments.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology to maintain a competitive edge and utilize that knowledge to continuously improve Enterprise Architecture processes and tooling.

Qualifications & Experiences:
• Extensive experience (1 0 + years)
operating within IT or similar function, and within a complex organization. Focus areas must include one or more of the following areas: E nterprise A rchitecture, technology innovation, technology strategy , technology
or solution architecture .
• 4 + years
operating within a Business Outcome-Driven Enterprise Architecture practice with the focus of enabling business outcomes.
• Experience building Business Capability and Business Process M odels in support of the Enterprise Architecture practice.
• Experience working with Enterprise Architecture tooling (applications) to support the EA function. Experience with LeanIX preferred.
• Deep understanding of E nterprise A rchitecture frameworks and methodologies .
• Experience working in a global and multi-cultural environment, with the ability to navigate and influence different regions and business units.
• Experience working across business silos to gain support of a new process or function that resulted in a fruitful partnership ( consensus leadership ) .

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r05o06-18-227-134-222-42 in your application.