Director, Enterprise Architecture – Global Transformation

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm’s technology strategy, architecture standards, governance, and long‑term roadmap across a global portfolio.

This role bridges business strategy and technology execution, guiding architecture across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services while leading a team of architects and driving transformational initiatives such as EXO and the Blue Horizon program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, information technology or related field and 14 years of experience providing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Or, Associates degree and 16 years of experience providing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Or, High School Diploma/GED and 18 years of experience providing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Three years in a senior architecture or chief architecture role preferred.
• Experience with Azure, GCP and data platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a technology team in architecture functions.
• Determines and implements enterprise architecture strategy and roadmaps.
• Establishes enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance.
• Provides leadership for strategic initiatives prioritized through EXO and corporate portfolio management.
• Leads governance councils and publishing enterprise technology standards.
• Ensures scalability, security, and integration across platforms.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Governance

Business alignment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering, IT, business)

Associate degree + 16 years exp.

High school diploma + 18 years exp.

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm’s technology strategy, architecture standards, governance, and long‑term roadmap across a global portfolio.

This role bridges business strategy and technology execution, guiding architecture across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services while leading a team of architects and driving transformational initiatives such as EXO and the Blue Horizon program.