Director Enterprise Architecture

Relate Search; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Relate Search seeks a Director of IT, Enterprise Architecture to partner with executive, business, and IT leaders in shaping future-state architecture and technology roadmaps. The role focuses on scalability, risk, investment decisions and advancing the organization’s enterprise AI strategy with governance and responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in IT/enterprise architecture and a strong track record in leading architecture programs across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in information technology, enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or related discipline.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture models, roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, governance and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise technology strategy and future-state architecture with IT and business leaders.
• Lead architecture analysis across applications, data, integrations, infrastructure, security and cloud tech.
• Drive enterprise AI strategy with governance, guardrails and responsible adoption of AI.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

AI governance

Technology strategy

Executive collaboration

Cloud technologies

Education

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

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Relate Search has partnered with a global organization focused on developing innovative products and solutions that enhance workforce safety in their search for a Director of IT, Enterprise Architecture. This strategic leader will partner with executive, business, and IT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies, develop future-state architecture and technology roadmaps, and guide decisions around scalability, risk, investment, and long-term sustainability. A significant focus of the role will be advancing the organization's enterprise AI strategy—from identifying practical, high-value use cases to establishing responsible governance and helping teams confidently adopt AI-enabled capabilities. This is an opportunity to bring an enterprise-wide perspective to technology strategy while helping simplify the technology landscape, strengthen architecture discipline, and turn emerging technology into meaningful business value.

Responsibilities:

• Shape enterprise technology strategy and future-state architecture by partnering with executive, business, and IT leaders to align technology investments, roadmaps, and capabilities with strategic objectives.
• Lead enterprise architecture analysis and planning across applications, data, integrations, infrastructure, security, and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to simplify the technology landscape, reduce technical debt, and improve long-term scalability.
• Drive the organization's enterprise AI strategy by identifying high-value opportunities, developing practical governance and guardrails, and guiding the responsible adoption of generative AI, automation, and intelligent business capabilities.
• Advise business and technology leaders on strategic initiatives and technology investments, evaluating options, risks, costs, architectural tradeoffs, dependencies, and long-term business value.
• Build strong partnerships across IT and the business while advancing architecture standards, technology roadmaps, investment recommendations, and enterprise-level decision-making through influence and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in information technology, enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience influencing enterprise-level technology decisions.
• Strong experience developing enterprise architecture models, capability maps, technology roadmaps, standards, governance frameworks, and future-state architecture, with a broad understanding of applications, integration, infrastructure, security, data, and cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, AI governance, and responsible AI practices, with the ability to translate emerging technology into practical business opportunities.
• Strong business acumen and experience evaluating technology investments, business cases, risks, costs, and architectural tradeoffs across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; manufacturing experience and exposure to ERP ecosystems, particularly Oracle, preferred.
• Strategic technology leadership role with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to shape enterprise architecture and AI strategy
• Dayton, OH
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Periodic travel as needed

About Relate Search

Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.