Director, Enterprise Architecture

PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.; Hyde Park Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Director of Enterprise Architecture to lead and innovate within their technology team. This role is pivotal in aligning long-term technology vision with business objectives and overcoming legacy constraints. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive retail experience to drive enterprise architecture practices, manage development teams, and influence organizational processes. Join a collaborative and flexible work environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing company dedicated to providing the best experiences for pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of retail experience in corporate technology landscapes.
• Proven leadership in managing development teams for high availability systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise architecture practices across the Technology department.
• Lead implementation of architecture deliverables with external partners.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

About the Team

It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

About the Location

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

About the Job

The Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) we are seeking is a visionary thinker grounded with broad, hands-on experience. This role will be responsible for managing the legacy PetSmart enterprise architecture as well as leading the evolutionary architecture response to disruptive forces in the industry. This role will be responsible for enabling the long-term business strategies by identifying and analyzing the execution of change toward the desired business vision and targeted objectives. A key part of this role is leading the activities for creation and management of the architectural roadmaps, creating actionable recommendations to business leaders, and providing oversight and guidance to the organization.

• Build and drive the practice of enterprise architecture across the Technology department: Align the long-term technology vision with business objectives to overcome legacy constraints and unlock new business capabilities. Create enterprise architecture artifacts which will enable Technology initiatives for all functional areas, driving an improvement in outcomes for large scale initiatives and championing the practice of enterprise architecture across Technology.
• Drive the practice of solutions architecture across the Technology team: Dotted line responsibility for leadership of the Solutions Architects to drive consistency and align objectives and strategies across key Technology initiatives. Acts as a mentor for architects across the business.
• Lead the implementation of enterprise architecture deliverables with external partners and 3rd party system integrators: Oversee EA deliverables and artifacts created by 3rd Party System Integrators and Implementation Partners.
• Influence across the organization (at the peer level, C-Suite level and subordinate level) to implement new and improved processes, improve existing architectural processes, and act as the highest level SME for architecture across the department.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years retail experience navigating large corporate technology landscapes.
• Proven experience building and managing development teams that design and deliver large high availability systems.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills; ability to decompose complex problems, prioritize issues, and implement sensible solutions.
• Experience leading the development of technology solutions throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Demonstrates proven leadership of large end-user projects and programs.
• Proven decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to influence.
• Keen organization and project management skills.
• Passionate about quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, dynamic, strategic and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills - demonstrated ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences including those at the senior leadership levels.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Proven experience collaborating with C-Level, SVP, EVP, VP and Director level associates.
• Demonstrates exceptional relationship building skills with ability to influence others.
• Proven history of working closely with business partners to successfully drive overall company objectives.

About the Culture

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.