Director of Enterprise Architecture

The Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture, is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise-wide technology architecture. This leader ensures alignment with business objectives while enabling scalable, secure, and cost-efficient growth. This role oversees architecture across applications, cloud, data, infrastructure, and security domains. It also provides leadership during technology transformation, operational excellence initiatives, and digital optimization-balancing innovation, risk, and financial accountability. Essential Duties - Streamlining & Language Polishing Here's a more concise and slightly refined version of theEssential Duties and Responsibilitiessection to improve readability and consistency in action verbs: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy in alignment with the digital priorities and growth objectives. • Architect and maintain integrated solutions across application, cloud, data, infrastructure, and security domains. • Drive technology transformation and operational excellence by delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. • Lead and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. • Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and architectural evaluations to inform sound decision-making. • Develop and manage architectural roadmaps, frameworks, and standards ensuring regulatory compliance, performance, and scalability. • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, business agility, and competitive advantage. • Partner with senior business and IT leaders to ensure full utilization of technology platforms in alignment with enterprise goals. • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact and value of architectural decisions. • Optimize technology investments through strategic planning, vendor management, and financial oversight. • Ensure full compliance with all BSA/AML/CFT and sanctions-related policies, including timely completion of training. Optional Add-Ons You May Consider: If you're hiring or using this for internal clarity, you might also add: • Qualifications & Experience Requirements • Preferred Certifications(e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP) • Key Competencies(e.g., Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.