Executive Director, Enterprise Architecture

Job Description: • provide strategic technical leadership across the enterprise • define and govern the architectural direction for platforms, applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI capabilities • partner with senior technology and business leaders to align architecture decisions with organizational strategy • drive modernization initiatives • ensure the enterprise technology portfolio is secure, scalable, and cost-effective • define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, reference architectures, and technology roadmap • lead architecture governance • drive cloud infrastructure strategy • own the enterprise technology radar • lead application portfolio rationalization • partner with security and compliance teams • establish patterns for API governance, service mesh, identity, and zero-trust architecture • translate complex architectural trade-offs into clear, outcome-oriented narratives • represent architecture in budget and investment discussions • build and maintain relationships with strategic technology vendors and partners • build, lead, and mentor an architecture team Requirements: • 15+ years of progressive experience in technology • at least 5 years in senior architecture or engineering leadership roles • deep expertise in enterprise and solution architecture across cloud platforms (AWS required; Azure or GCP familiarity preferred) • demonstrated experience leading architecture governance, platform strategy, and technology portfolio management at scale • strong understanding of application security, compliance frameworks, and risk-based prioritization • experience building and scaling architecture teams Benefits: • medical, dental, and vision coverage • paid time off • retirement savings options • wellness programs • other resources, based on eligibility