Director of Enterprise Architecture & Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm’s technology strategy, governance, and long‑term roadmap for its global architecture portfolio. The role bridges business strategy with technology execution across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services.

The Director leads six architects and guides architectural alignment, standards adoption, and large‑scale transformation initiatives, including the EXO program, while managing risk and technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years delivering enterprise architecture strategies and services.
• Associates or HS diploma pathways with extended EA experience acceptable.
• Proven leadership in large, complex organizations (AEC industry preferred).
• Experience with data, cloud, middleware and integration practices.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture strategy and long‑term technology roadmap.
• Direct alignment of technology standards and governance across regions.
• Lead and develop a team of architects and engineers.
• Oversee architecture for strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Assess and rationalize technology platforms and reduce debt.
• Advise senior leadership on technology investments and risk.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enterprise integration

Communication skills

Architecture governance

Strategy development

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, CS, IT or related field

Associates degree + 16 years experience in EA

High School Diploma/GED + 18 years EA experience

3+ years in a senior/chief architecture role

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Director of Enterprise Architecture to direct the firm’s technology strategy, governance, and long‑term roadmap for its global architecture portfolio. The role bridges business strategy with technology execution across Global Practices, Regions, and Corporate Services.

The Director leads six architects and guides architectural alignment, standards adoption, and large‑scale transformation initiatives, including the EXO program, while managing risk and technology