Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation

Opportunity

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation to shape the company’s application portfolio across all business units.

The role will establish architectural standards, repeatable patterns, governance models, embed Dev Sec Fin Ops practices, and lead modernization at scale to enable faster innovation, improved resilience, and optimized cost structures.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance
• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and reference architecture across business domains.
• Collaborate with Governance Committee and Architecture Review Board to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and enforce architecture principles, design patterns, and technology selection criteria.
• Align IT strategy with business capabilities, creating capability maps and future-state architecture roadmaps.
• Provide architectural oversight for major programs, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and long‑term sustainability.
• Reference Architecture & Standards Development
• Lead the development and adoption of enterprise reference architectures for on‑prem and cloud applications, data, integration, security, and digital platforms.
• Standardize technology stacks, APIs, and integration patterns (e. g., microservices, event‑driven architecture).
• Define best practices for hybrid/multi‑cloud environments and platform engineering.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Dev Sec Fin Ops Operating Model
• Establish and scale a unified Dev Sec Fin Ops model integrating development velocity, security posture, and cost optimization.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, automated testing, and release management frameworks.
• Embed security controls into development workflows and SDLC processes.
• Drive Fin Ops discipline, including cloud cost governance, usage optimization, and financial transparency.
• Define KPIs and dashboards for engineering productivity, security posture, and cost optimization.
• Application Portfolio Modernization
• Assess current application landscape and define modernization strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire, replace).
• Lead transformation toward cloud‑native, API‑first, and composable architectures.
• Reduce technical debt and eliminate redundant or under‑performing systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize modernization initiatives based on value and risk.
• Establish modernization playbooks, tooling, and migration frameworks.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology
• Identify, evaluate, and incubate emerging technologies (Spec‑Driven Development, AI/ML, Agentic AI, automation, data platforms, etc.).
• Drive innovation programs, including proofs of concept and pilot initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate innovation into scalable solutions.
• Build partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and system integrators.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Partner with CIO, CISO, and other IT/Business leaders to align architecture strategy with organizational goals.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead architecture communities of practice and promote knowledge sharing.
• Influence executive decision‑making with data‑driven insights and architectural trade‑offs.
• Required Qualifications
• 12–15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated success implementing Dev Ops and integrating security and financial governance practices (Dev Sec Fin Ops).
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, e Commerce, or enterprise Saa S environments.
• Experience supporting ERP transformations (preferably within Oracle Fusion).
• Certifications in cloud platforms or architecture frameworks.
• Familiarity with data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI/ML integration.
• Experience working with global teams and complex organizational structures.
• Key Competencies
• Strategic Thinking & Systems Design
• Governance & Operating Model Design
• Innovation Leadership
• Financial & Cost Optimization Mindset
• Risk Management & Security Integration
• Influence Without Authority
• Change Leadership & Transformation Execution
• Success Metrics (KPIs)
• Adoption rate of reference architectures and standards
• Reduction in technical debt and legacy footprint
• Improvement in deployment frequency and lead time (Dev Ops metrics)
• Reduction in security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
• Measurable cloud cost optimization and Fin Ops maturity improvements
• Acceleration of application modernization milestones
• Business satisfaction and alignment with technology outcomes
• Reporting Structure
• Reports to: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Direct Reports: Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Platform Architects (as applicable)
• Salary Range

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, certifications, and the location in which the applicant will be performing the job.

This range is one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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