Director, IT/OT Enterprise Architect

RWE Renewables America, LLC; Town of Texas, Austin (WI, TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of IT/OT Enterprise Architecture to shape the technological roadmap and architecture. This pivotal role involves developing strategies for IT/OT systems, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT architecture, particularly in the energy sector, and will lead architectural initiatives while collaborating across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to influence technology investments and enhance business value in a forward-thinking company committed to renewable energy growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT architecture, with 12+ in enterprise architecture.
• Experience in energy/utility sectors and architecture models.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Define IT/OT technology standards and align strategies with business objectives.

Skills

IT architecture

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Cloud platforms

Data architecture

Job description

Director, IT/OT Enterprise Architect

Location(s):

• Valhalla, NY, US, 10595
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

Company: RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Start date: As soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: IT / Digital

Remuneration: Exempt

Role Overview

As Director, IT/OT Enterprise Architect, you will shape the technological roadmap and architecture of RWE Clean Energy. You will develop strategies for IT/OT systems, business processes, data flows, and technologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and standards. Your role involves collaboration across the organization to optimize technology investments, drive innovation, and represent CE interests in the Global Architecture Board (GAB). You will steer demand management, define technology standards, and lead architectural initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps with a 3-year outlook considering emerging technologies and market trends.
2. Represent RWE Clean Energy in the GAB, driving consensus on architecture decisions and standards.
3. Define IT/OT technology standards, principles, and guidelines, ensuring adherence within the application landscape.
4. Align IT/OT strategies with business objectives and execute group-level architecture decisions.
5. Lead technology innovation activities, including radar and prototyping, to enhance business value and competitiveness.
6. Manage demand intake, prioritizing in-house and COTS applications.
7. Lead the Architect guild in partnership with business domain Solution Architects.
8. Make design decisions at all levels, promote DevOps methodologies, and manage COTS applications.
9. Collaborate with business units to understand needs and develop architectural solutions.
10. Ensure data quality and flow in architecture-related systems with the Data team.
11. Maintain documentation of architectural frameworks and provide progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree and certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, CEA) preferred.
• 15+ years in IT architecture, with 12+ years in enterprise architecture, including 5+ years in energy/utility sectors.
• Experience with architecture models, roadmaps, standards, and platforms like cloud and data.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• This role is primarily office-based with some travel.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $180,000 - $270,000 annually, based on experience and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), FSA, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, PTO, holidays, and incentives.

Application Process

Apply with code 89902. For questions, contact HR at [emailprotected].

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Join us to be part of a leading renewable energy company with ambitious growth plans in the US.