Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture at Motion Industries – Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL, USA
Full time
R26_0000000999

SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture leads Motion's enterprise architecture function, ensuring technology strategy aligns with business objectives and drives digital transformation. This role defines and governs the enterprise architecture framework, oversees technology standards, and partners with executive leadership to enable scalable, efficient, and future-ready solutions. The position fosters innovation, optimizes technology investments, and ensures architectural integrity across all business platforms.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

JOB DUTIES

• Define and govern enterprise architecture strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals.

• Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and frameworks for applications, data, and infrastructure.

• Drive technology roadmaps and ensure alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions.

• Lead architecture reviews for major initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding build vs. buy decisions.

• Collaborate with executives and business leaders as a trusted technology advisor, influencing strategic decisions.

• Champion modern architecture practices including cloud adoption, microservices, API-driven integration, and AI enablement.

• Oversee enterprise portfolio rationalization, reducing technical debt and optimizing system landscapes.

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.

• Lead and mentor enterprise architects and solution architects, fostering a high-performing architecture team.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in architecture practices and tools.

• Support large-scale program delivery by providing architectural oversight and risk mitigation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture leadership roles.

• Proven experience in enterprise-scale architecture, technology strategy, and governance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.

• Strong understanding of business process modeling, capability mapping, and IT portfolio management.

• Experience with cloud platforms, integration patterns, and modern architecture paradigms.

• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their integration into enterprise solutions.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic goals into architectural blueprints.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage change, drive innovation, and influence at all organizational levels.

• Strong understanding of IT governance and risk management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• 2-10 Direct Reports; No Indirect Reports.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Yes.

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Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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