Director - Enterprise Architecture

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions

United States

Hybrid

USD 210,000 - 270,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Disability insurance

HSA/HRA options

Paid time off

Job summary

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions seeks a strategic, hands-on Director of Enterprise Architecture to set and execute the architectural vision across Arrow's global IT estate.

The role leads a hub-and-spoke EA model, guiding standards and translating them into delivery through domain/BU architects. You will drive ERP/CRM consolidation, cloud and data architectures, and portfolio governance to optimize technology spend.

Qualifications

12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years leading Enterprise Architecture at a large, multi-business-unit enterprise.
Proven 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

ERP/CRM consolidation

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Leadership of distributed teams

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Master's degree (MBA/MS-IS/MS-CS)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Director - Enterprise Architecture

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

Who we're looking for

Required

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.

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