Enterprise Architect

Develop and evolve the WWP enterprise architecture framework across business, data, application, and technology domains, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and scalability for future growth.

Communicate the strategic vision and direction for WWP enterprise IT systems, ensuring scalability, innovation, and alignment with mission-driven goals.

Partner with executive leadership to align IT strategy with organizational goals.

Lead the development of enterprise architecture governance practices and present architecture proposals to governance forums, ensuring compliance with established policies, review boards, and technical standards.

Serve as a strategic advisor to business units, IT, and executive stakeholders, facilitating architectural alignment through roadmaps and architecture review processes.

Define and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business partners across systems and programs to design integrated enterprise solutions that reflect cross-domain dependencies.

Define and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps to guide modernization, integration, and platform strategy across core business systems and services.

Oversee the architectural design of complex enterprise solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, security, and integration requirements across platforms.

Develop and maintain solution blueprints and architecture documentation that clearly articulate enterprise system design, integration points, and technology standards.

Maintain centralized documentation of architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and solution evolution, supporting traceability across initiatives.

Proactively identify architectural and technology risks, including legacy system dependencies, and define mitigation strategies that enhance system reliability and compliance.

Provide technical leadership on key transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, data architecture evolution, and application modernization strategies.

Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

Other related duties as assigned.

Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, including hardware, software, applications, networks, and hands-on experience with enterprise IT tools relevant to architecture and integration.

In-depth knowledge of business operations, strategic planning, and organizational goals.

Strong understanding of data governance, data modeling, database management, and cybersecurity principles, including regulatory requirements.

Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile and DevOps, and the ability to analyze complex systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and build relationships across organizational levels.

Proven expertise in diagnosing problems, developing effective, scalable solutions, and providing technical leadership on key initiatives including cloud adoption, data architecture evolution, and application modernization.

Strong project management skills including planning, execution, and performance monitoring, combined with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams fostering collaboration and innovation.

Strategic thinker with the ability to align long-term IT initiatives with business objectives, maintain attention to detail while keeping a holistic enterprise perspective, and make informed, timely decisions.

Adaptable and agile in response to evolving technologies, business environments, and regulatory landscapes.

Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

Eight years of staff management experience, preferably in a technical leadership role.

Seven years of experience in enterprise architecture or a similar strategic architecture role.

Seven years of experience implementing, maintaining, and optimizing ERP platforms.

Five years of experience designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks.

Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and modeling standards, specifically TOGAF.

Experience presenting to executive stakeholders or governance forums, influencing decisions at the organizational level.

Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance frameworks, with experience embedding them into enterprise architectural decisions.

Salesforce platform knowledge, particularly in relation to enterprise system integration, data architecture, or solution design.

Snowflake knowledge, including experience integrating cloud-based data platforms into enterprise architecture frameworks.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.

Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Enterprise Architecture Certification (TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAC CEA).

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).

General office environment; temperature controlled.

Up to 10% travel.