Job Id: 175691
Nearest Major Market: GA - Atlanta
Job Description
The Enterprise Architect role provides technology leadership at the enterprise level and on specific initiatives. At the enterprise level this person will be responsible for helping evaluate the current state architecture and define the future state architecture. This person will also help define architectural and technology standards and help define architectural governance processes. At the project/initiative level this person will help teams align to enterprise architecture standards and to the future state goals. They will also sometimes create solution designs and architecture documentation that drive high-quality, feasible implementations that cost effectively meet business needs.
This role will work closely with executives, key departmental management and project stakeholders across the organization. Therefore, the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of management and staff within the organization is a key priority in this role. This role also requires a high degree of interaction with offsite vendor architects and developers.
This role will sometimes lead project teams and carries supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Corporate and the IT organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include: interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning and reviewing work of technical team members, provide input on the quality and performance of team members to management.
Qualifications
- BS or BA degree in a related field OR significant relevant work experience
- Relevant vendor/professional certifications a plus
- 10+ years in information technology
- 5+ years in architecting large enterprise class solutions
- 2+ years as an Enterprise Architect or as an Architect in an EA group
- Experience in and knowledge of EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc)
- Experience in multiple software development methodologies
- Experience in multiple technology domains (development, networking, systems)
- Successful completion of multiple enterprise projects at Fortune 2000 companies
- Experience in multiple project types (Custom Software and COTS, Operational and Decision support)
- Experience in application portfolio management
- Expert in visio and/or UML modelling tool usage
- Leadership skills and the ability to effectively navigate and influence a complex organization
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including facilitation and team leadership skills
- Must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations
- Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance
- Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Responsibilities
- Create current state and future state architecture documentation
- Evaluate software tools, languages, and best practices
- Set architectural standards, define processes and create documentation templates
- Consult on projects and review the architecture designs of others
- Create solution designs and architecture documentation for complex information systems
- Consult with, lead, and mentor other IT professionals
- Help design and implement IT Governance processes
- Help define IT strategy
- Help define technology roadmaps
- Complete tasks on time and in budget
Closing Statement
In the 1920's, America fell in love with the automobile. More and more vehicles began travelling the roads, creating a need for an auto parts distribution system that could keep pace with the demand to keep our automobiles running. In 1925, NAPA was founded to meet those needs. Since then, we've sped our way to become a Powerhouse in the auto parts industry. Fueled by the popularity of the automobile, our name can now be seen on over 5,800 stores, 58 distribution centers, and 13,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities across the country, and we're not stopping there.
Our 80 years of experience has made us an industry leader, but don't let our age lead you to believe we can't keep up with the changing times. We're not your grandfather's NAPA. As our vehicles become more advanced, we've adapted our business in ways that allow us to stay ahead of the curve. We're constantly updating our inventory of over 500,000 parts, opening new stores, reaching out to customers in new ways, and most importantly, we're hiring new talent to join our ranks.
It's an exciting time to join our team and we need people like you to help us accelerate our business into the future. Our growth depends on the dedication and enthusiasm of our employees. At NAPA, we want to continue to expand our presence, but at the heart of our business we just love automobiles. That's probably one of the reasons you're visiting this page. You share our passion to help customers, both retail and wholesale, keep their vehicles running. At NAPA, you'll be part a team that's building on an 80-year Legacy of NAPA KNOW HOW, backed by the best employees in the world. J2W:IND