Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Job Overview

The Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture will play a pivotal role in Macy's technology strategy, driving enterprise-wide architectural alignment and innovation to support long-term business objectives. This leader will oversee a team of Technology Portfolio Architects and Enterprise Technology & Enterprise Business Architects, centralizing architectural oversight and ensuring that technology solutions align with Macy's transformation initiatives, such as IT modernization and mainframe rationalization. This role demands a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The Senior Director is based in Johns Creek, GA and will report to VP, Platform Development.

What You Will Do

Architectural Leadership: Develop and maintain Macy's enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry trends. Lead the design of modular, scalable, and innovative solutions that address current and future business needs. Collaborate with Portfolio and Domain Architects to establish and enforce architecture principles and standards.

Team Management and Development: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance to ensure consistent architectural practices across portfolios.

Strategic Alignment: Drive enterprise-wide architectural alignment, ensuring cohesive integration of technology, people, and processes. Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency. Advocate for and implement governance processes to ensure architectural compliance and risk mitigation.

Transformation and Modernization: Lead delivery of enterprise transformation initiatives such as cloud migration, IT modernization, and mainframe rationalization delivering measurable business outcomes. Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.

Communication and Advocacy: Effectively communicate enterprise architectural strategies, decisions, and roadmaps to executive leadership and stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Skills You Will Need

• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into architectural strategies.
• Expertise in cloud technologies and experience migrating legacy mainframe & distributed applications to modern cloud native platforms.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence diverse stakeholders and foster innovation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, governance processes, and emerging technologies.

Who You Are

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, engineering management, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise architectural strategy in complex environments.
• Collaborative, results-driven, and committed to fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.
• Skilled at influencing senior leadership and bridging technical and business perspectives.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

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