Director - Enterprise Architecture

Arrow Electronics; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

On‑site Gym

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Director of Enterprise Architecture to define and execute the architectural vision for Arrow’s global IT estate from Denver, CO. This leadership role drives hub‑and‑spoke governance, cloud and data strategies, and major ERP/CRM modernization initiatives.

The role requires 12+ years in IT with 5+ years in EA leadership, strong stakeholder influence, and a track record delivering measurable portfolio improvements across global teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years leading Enterprise Architecture in a large multi‑BU enterprise (ideally $5B+ revenue).
• Track record running an application rationalization program with measurable portfolio reduction.
• Hands‑on ERP/CRM consolidation experience at scale (Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Deep fluency across cloud (Azure/AWS), integration (API, iPaaS), and data architecture.
• Proven ability to build and lead distributed EA teams (US + international) and partner across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Set Arrow's architectural North Star and reference architecture for apps, data, integration, and platforms.
• Operate hub‑and‑spoke model with central EA and domain/BU architects.
• Lead application rationalization to reduce maintained apps by 15–20% next benchmarking cycle.
• Define ERP and CRM strategy in partnership with business units.
• Govern major investments through the Architecture Review Board.
• Publish capability maps and roadmaps for leadership investment decisions.
• Build and grow an enterprise, solution, and domain architecture team and standards.
• Quantify architectural impact (apps retired, platforms consolidated) for ITFM.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

Application rationalization

ERP/CRM consolidation

Cloud and data architecture

Leading distributed teams

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Whether your developing software, designing hardware, advancing AI, or building next-generation infrastructure, you'll collaborate with global teams, work with emerging technologies, and help shape the future of innovation while growing your career at Arrow.

Position

Director - Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

Whether your developing software, designing hardware, advancing AI, or building next-generation infrastructure, you'll collaborate with global teams, work with emerging technologies, and help shape the future of innovation while growing your career at Arrow.

We're seeking a strategic, hands‑on Director of Enterprise Architecture to set and execute the architectural vision for Arrow's global IT estate.

Enterprise Architecture connects strategy to execution. It translates business priorities into a clear technology blueprint, helping us invest in the right capabilities, reduce complexity, and scale securely.

Enterprise Architecture enables smarter decisions, faster transformation, and better return on our technology spend.

Why You'll Love This Role

This role leads Arrow's enterprise architecture practice as a hub‑and‑spoke operating model, with a central EA team that sets the standards and domain/BU architects who translate them into delivery.

Central EA Hub

• Enterprise principles and standards — outcome‑based, not prescriptive
• Target architectures — cloud, data, integration, security
• Business capability maps and technology roadmaps
• Investment and portfolio guidance — what to fund, retire, modernize
• M&A and major transformation architecture

Domain / BU Architects (Spokes)

• Solution design and delivery alignment within their domain
• Translating enterprise guardrails into executable designs
• Providing domain insights back into enterprise roadmaps
• Dotted‑line accountability to Central EA
• Clear decision boundaries so the same questions don't get re‑litigated

What You'll Do

• Set the architectural North Star. Own Arrow's enterprise‑wide reference architecture spanning applications, data, integration, and platforms — aligned to Global Components, ECS, ArrowSphere, and corporate functions.
• Operate the hub‑and‑spoke model. Lead the central EA team and shape dotted‑line accountability with domain/BU architects across Global Components, ECS, ArrowSphere, and shared services.
• Lead application rationalization. Inventory the application portfolio, score each on business value / cost / risk, and drive a credible 15–20% reduction in the maintained app count over the next benchmarking cycle.
• Drive Oracle modernization and ERP/CRM consolidation. Partner with the BUs to define our ERP and CRM strategy.
• Govern major investments. Chair the Architecture Review Board; ensure new initiatives fit a coherent target state, not a collection of point solutions.
• Publish capability maps and roadmaps. Maintain authoritative business capability maps, target architectures, and technology roadmaps that leadership uses to make investment decisions.
• Build the practice. Lead and grow a team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects; raise the bar on architectural artifacts (capability models, technology standards, integration patterns, reference designs).
• Inform the next benchmark. Quantify architectural impact (apps retired, platforms consolidated, technical debt burned down) in terms that show up in next year's ITFM submission.

Required

Who We're Looking For:

• 12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years leading Enterprise Architecture at a large, multi‑business‑unit enterprise (ideally $5B+ revenue).
• Demonstrated track record running an application rationalization program with measurable portfolio reduction.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and/or CRM consolidation at scale — Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable.
• Deep fluency across cloud (Azure/AWS), integration (API, iPaaS, event streaming), and data architecture.
• Proven ability to build and lead distributed EA teams (US + international); experience working across time zones in a global IT org.
• Track record influencing C‑suite stakeholders and presenting architectural trade‑offs in business terms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or technology services industries.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or comparable EA frameworks (certification a plus, not required).
• Experience defining and operationalizing FinOps / ITFM frameworks (Apptio, NICE, or similar).
• Prior exposure to M&A integration architecture.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS-IS, MS-CS).

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday required office days for Panorama Office site; Monday, Friday‑work from home.

What’s In It For You

At Arrow, we're committed to helping our employees thrive, both at work and beyond. Along with competitive compensation, we offer a range of benefits that support your health, financial well‑being, and professional growth. Your benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• Discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit)
• On‑site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles
• 24/7/365 On‑site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees!
• Reinstatement return eligible
• Bike Racks
• And more!

About Arrow

We believe new technologies have the power to make life not only different, but better.

At Arrow, we're helping make that future possible. We enable customers and suppliers to design and distribute technology around the world, connecting people, ideas, and innovation to solve real‑world challenges.

Guided by our purpose of making the benefits of technology accessible to all, we provide expertise, solutions, and connections that help shape what's next. As a global technology solutions provider, Arrow offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build a meaningful career while making an impact around the world.

Life at Arrow

At Arrow, we believe innovation starts with people. We create an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning help our employees grow and make a meaningful impact every day.

From your first day, you'll have opportunities to build new skills, work alongside talented teams around the world, and contribute to technology that helps shape a better future. Because when our people grow, innovation moves forward

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Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$163,800.00 - $298,375.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location

US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Information Technology

EEO Statement

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