Sr Mgr IT Architecture

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Enterprise Architecture is a leadership role within the Enterprise Architecture organization and reports to the Head of Enterprise Architecture. The role leads the Enterprise Architecture Office (EAO) and develops a high-impact Domain Architecture capability across the organization.

Job Description

This position provides direct leadership to Domain Architects and maintains dotted-line alignment with Solution Architects across IT portfolios operating in a federated model. The role ensures enterprise architecture governance, standards, and modernization initiatives are executed consistently across the enterprise while elevating modern architecture adoption.

Key Responsibilities

A. Leadership & Strategy

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management for Domain Architects.
• Provide architectural direction and alignment for Solution Architects operating in a dotted-line relationship across IT portfolios.
• Establish clear decision rights and architecture accountability across enterprise, domain, and portfolio teams.
• Collaborate with senior IT and business leadership to align technology direction with enterprise strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on enterprise technology direction, risk, and modernization priorities.

B. Enterprise Architecture Office Leadership

• Establish and operate enterprise architecture governance processes and review boards.
• Define and track EA KPIs, review coverage, and maturity metrics.
• Govern architecture standards lifecycle, exception management, and technical debt visibility.
• Maintain architecture policies, templates, and enterprise communication frameworks.
• Drive capability-based planning and Application Portfolio Management maturity.
• Ensure consistent enterprise architecture engagement across portfolios.

C. Enterprise Architecture Initiatives

• Application Portfolio Management and LeanIX maturity.
• TIME-based rationalization and modernization efforts.
• Technology standards lifecycle management.
• Azure Cloud governance and compliance alignment.
• EA artifact and documentation standardization.
• Enterprise architecture maturity roadmap and reporting.

D. Domain Architect Leadership & Mentorship

• Ensure design quality and readiness before governance forums.
• Strengthen executive communication and business framing skills.
• Instill enterprise-first thinking, lifecycle awareness, and ownership of outcomes.
• Increase collaboration and consistency across architecture teams.

E. Technical Depth Domains

• Cloud Platform Architecture - enterprise cloud operating models, resiliency, cost governance, and hybrid platform integration.
• Digital, eCommerce & Corporate Platforms - enterprise SaaS ecosystems and business application landscapes supporting Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement.
• Security, Risk & Compliance Architecture - embedded security controls, regulated data handling, and audit-ready system design.

F. Leadership in a Federated Architecture Model

• Guide a federated community of Portfolio Solution architects operating in dotted-line alignment to the role.
• Build credibility and voluntary alignment across the architecture community.
• Address architectural misalignment early through clear expectations, data driven decision frameworks minimizing the need for escalation
• Balance delivery velocity with long-term enterprise sustainability.

G. Governance & Risk Control

• Ensure architectural alignment with security, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Improve visibility into enterprise architecture risk and technical debt.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 8+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• Experience with digital platforms and enterprise business application ecosystems.
• Experience mentoring senior technical professionals.
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments strongly preferred.
• Experience leading architecture teams in Fortune 500 or large consulting environments delivering complex enterprise platforms across SAP, Tier 1 Supply Chain, Sales, Ecom, Manufacturing and Quality systems and Microsoft ecosystems preferred.

Skills

• Strong architectural judgment paired with excellent communication, influence, and conflict-management skills.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive outcomes, and operate effectively in evolving and complex environments
• Ability to influence senior delivery leaders and peer Enterprise Architects laterally across portfolios without relying on direct authority
• Ability to balance enterprise rigor with pragmatic delivery realities.

Certifications

• Certified Enterprise Architect (TOGAF or equivalent) preferred. Cloud or Azure certifications are a plus.

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