Director, IT

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,400 - 259,050; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a Director (Enterprise Architecture) based in Dublin, CA. This pivotal role is responsible for driving IT strategy and managing a talented team of enterprise architects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the retail industry and must excel in leadership and technical competence.

The role offers a salary range of $137,400 - $259,050 depending on experience and qualifications. This position also features the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture in the Retail industry.
• Experience supervising enterprise architects and solution architects.
• Strong communication skills with VP-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain strategic technology roadmap.
• Manage competing demands through negotiation.
• Deliver architectural and technical input for projects.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Retail Industry Experience

Technical Competence

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in information systems, computer science, or related discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

TOGAF

Archimate

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The position of Director (Enterprise Architecture) reports directly to the Senior Director of the Enterprise Architecture team and will be based in Dublin, CA. Responsible for driving IT strategy, roadmap including evaluation, selection and solution architecture (application and technology) to address needs of the business portfolios (merchants, planners, supply chain, stores, marketing, etc.). This position will be responsible for managing and providing leadership to a team of enterprise architects.

Bring deep knowledge of Retail functionalities including digital, marketing, merchandising, planning, store operations and supply chain operations. Highly visible role with a broad engagement within Ross IT and business teams as well as externally with technology providers.

The base salary range for this role is $137,400 - $259,050. The range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define and maintain strategic technology roadmap and plans.
• Participate in IT 5-year planning and annual budgeting process.
• Provide architecture and technology consultancy for Application and Technology portfolio planning. Manage the delivery of strategic business, application and technology architecture on projects to deliver desired business outcomes.
• Supervise other architects in the development of the architecture (application and technology) roadmap that aligns with the strategic objectives of business units and the different technology groups.
• With business or IT partner support, manage competing demands through negotiation and compromise to ensure that the holistic needs of the organization are met.
• Provide enterprise architecture thought leadership to a cohesive team of solution / data / technical architects, external experts and consultants.
• Perform business analysis activities at the strategic, operational, and organizational level; work with key partners in the continual improvement of processes within the company. Take the leadership role in exploring and analysing new applications in the marketplace, technology and infrastructure services.
• Ensure work produced by the team is aligned with other Enterprise, Application and Portfolio architects, providing holistic enterprise solutions.
• Ensure completion of architectural and project deliverables on time and under budget and that anticipated business outcomes are achieved.
• Provide architectural and technical input for definition, estimation and delivery of projects.
• Drive Enterprise Architecture process and evangelise the architecture community of practice.
• Lead the development of architecture metrics and reporting to evaluate and communicate the achievement and impact of the Enterprise Architecture function; present Enterprise Architecture content to internal and external audiences, including cross‑functional executive leadership.

COMPETENCIES

• People
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Developing Talent
  • Collaboration
• Self
  • Leading by Example
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Ensures Accountability and Execution
  • Manages Conflict
• Business
  • Business Acumen
  • Plans, Aligns and Prioritises
  • Organisational Agility
• Position‑Related Competencies
  • Technical Competence / Expertise
  • Customer Focus
  • Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture in the Retail industry and 15+ years combined in delivering IT technologies, solution architecture, or systems.
• Demonstrated Retail Enterprise Architecture experience and technical competence; able to supervise enterprise architects, solution architects, consultants and external vendor resources.
• Experience in a variety of application and business architecture areas in Retail domain (Merchandising, Planning, Forecasting, Supply chain, Stores, Marketing, Digital, etc), SaaS / Package solutions, Cloud platforms, Business capability modelling, Advanced Analytics, AI / ML, Gen AI, etc.
• A solid understanding of industry best practices in Retail and Enterprise Architecture (ARTS, NRF models, TOGAF, Archimate, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and handle complex issues, drive negotiations of solutions and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience managing a team of enterprise architects, solution architects and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to execute basic financial analysis, such as ROI and TCO.
• Undergraduate degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical discipline; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability, judgment and problem‑analysis techniques.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to effectively operate with VP and above executives.
• Ability to work with geographically distributed teams across different time zones.
• Some travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision required to see information in print and/or electronically. The role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior Manager
• Solution Architects and Engineers

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

EEO STATEMENT

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.