Director, Enterprise Architecture & Transformation

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm's technology strategy, standards, governance, and long-term roadmaps for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

The role bridges business goals and technology execution across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services, leading a team of architects and guiding transformational programs like Blue Horizon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years in enterprise architecture strategies and integration.
• Alternative: 2- or 3-tiered education plus years of experience as specified.
• Senior architecture leadership experience preferred and demonstrated project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise architecture strategy and long-term technology roadmap.
• Lead architecture governance across applications, data, security, and infrastructure.
• Guide transformational programs and ensure scalable, integrated solutions.
• Provide leadership to six full-time architects and engineers.
• Drive technology rationalization and prevent redundant software acquisitions.
• Partner with Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services for alignment.
• Advise on risk, standards, and technology investments.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

Technology Strategy

Governance

Cloud Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Architecture Artifacts

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 14 years experience

Associates degree + 16 years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 18 years experience

Senior architecture role preferred

Tools

Azure

GCP

Data platforms

Zero trust security

AI integration

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm's technology strategy, standards, governance, and long-term roadmaps for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

The role bridges business goals and technology execution across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services, leading a team of architects and guiding transformational programs like Blue Horizon.