Director, IT/OT Enterprise Architect

RWE AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a visionary Director of IT/OT Enterprise Architecture to shape its technological roadmap. This role involves collaborating across departments to optimize technology investments and ensure alignment with business strategies. You will lead the development of architecture frameworks, define technology standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to enhance operational excellence and foster sustainability, this opportunity could be your next big step. Join a team committed to expanding its green portfolio and making a significant impact in the renewable sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT architecture with 5+ years in enterprise architecture.
• Proven skills in developing and leading architecture frameworks.
• Experience in IT/OT infrastructure for large-scale energy companies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps with a 3-year outlook.
• Define IT/OT technology standards and safeguard implementation.
• Lead technology innovation activities and drive business value.

Skills

IT Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, CEA)

Tools

Architecture Management Systems

DevOps Methodologies

Job description

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: IT / Digital
Remuneration: Exempt

In your role as Director, IT/OT Enterprise Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping and guiding the technological roadmap and architecture of RWE Clean Energy. This requires a visionary approach to structuring and planning IT/OT systems, business processes, data flows, and technologies, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives and implementation of technology standards. You will work collaboratively across the organization to ensure seamless integration, optimize technology investments, and foster innovation. You will do this by representing CE interest in the Global Architecture Board (GAB), steering the demand management process and prioritizing in-house developed products and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications, while defining technology standards in alignment with business requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps and target picture with 3-year outlook accounting for emerging technologies, evolving business needs, market trends, etc.
• Represent RWE Clean Energy interests in the RWE Group Global Architecture Board (GAB) including but not limited to driving consensus on group architecture decisions, shaping group-wide standards / guardrails, and target aspiration, taking decisions as part of various architecture review bodies
• Define RWE CE IT/OT technology standards, set up architecture principles and guidelines, and safeguard the implementation of guidelines within the application landscape
• Align IT/OT technological strategies in collaboration with the Strategy Manager and execute group-level architecture decisions, ensuring all architectural elements support and enhance strategic objectives
• Lead technology innovation activities such as the technology radar, prototyping, etc., driving business value and competitiveness as well as ensuring adaptability to changing market demands
• Steer the demand intake process in collaboration with the Portfolio Manager and the team leads of Digital Solutions, prioritizing in-house developed products and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications
• Lead RWE Clean Energy Architect guild in partnership business domain Solution Architects to own overall enterprise architecture target roadmap, architectural initiatives, and new software request (NSR) processes
• Taking design decisions on all levels, driving the transition toward DevOps methodologies, while applying management best practices for commercial off-the-shelf applications
• Work closely with business departments to understand business needs and provide architectural solutions supporting those requirements
• Ensure data quality and data flows in architecture-related data management systems in collaboration with the Data team
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural frameworks, provide regular reports on progress and changes, as well as consultation on creating and updating technical design documents

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field of study
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field of study (or equivalent) preferred
• Additional applicable certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, CEA) are a strong plus
• Minimum 15years of experience (minimum 12with a master’s degree) in IT architecture with at least 5+ years in enterprise architecture; increasing responsibilities in modern architecture principles and proven skills in developing and leading architecture frameworks with a focus on platforms, e.g. cloud, data
• Proven experience in creating and managing architecture models, roadmaps, and technical standards
• Experience in IT/OT infrastructure and solutions, ensuring operational excellence, availability and reliability for large-scale energy / utility companies
• Ability to drive consensus among peers and influence technical strategic decisions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and architecture management systems
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York and Chicago is $180,000 - $270,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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