Enterprise Architect

Pfaff Harley-Davidson; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway, the largest automotive retailer in North America, seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to define technology strategy and standards for our enterprise platforms. This remote role travels up to four times per year to collaborate with business and engineering leaders.

You will guide modernization, evaluate cloud and AI technologies, and align architecture with strategic goals, ensuring secure, scalable solutions across our data ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise technology strategy, architectural vision, and long-term roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across enterprise platforms, applications, and data ecosystems.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and engineering best practices that promote consistency, quality, and innovation.
• Partner with executive, business, product, and engineering leaders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions.
• Guide architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and investment decisions to ensure scalable and sustainable outcomes.
• Champion modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt while improving performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership on cloud, integration, security, data, and AI architecture strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and third-party platforms to support business growth and innovation.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders, influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

APIs

Security

Data architecture

CI/CD

DevSecOps

AI/ML

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Tools

Containerization

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Data platforms

AI technologies

Job description

Dealership: Lithia & Driveway | Enterprise Architect At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to define our technology strategy, establish architectural standards, and guide the evolution of our enterprise platforms. You'll partner with business and technology leaders to design scalable, secure solutions, drive modernization efforts, and evaluate emerging technologies, including cloud and AI. This is a highly influential role for a technology leader who can balance strategic vision with practical execution while helping teams build systems that are resilient, scalable, and ready for the future.

Location: Remote - some travel needed (up to 4 times per year)

Target Hiring Range: $150,000–$175,000

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the enterprise technology strategy, architectural vision, and long-term roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across enterprise platforms, applications, and data ecosystems.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and engineering best practices that promote consistency, quality, and innovation.
• Partner with executive, business, product, and engineering leaders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions.
• Guide architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and investment decisions to ensure scalable and sustainable outcomes.
• Champion modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt while improving performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership on cloud, integration, security, data, and AI architecture strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and third-party platforms to support business growth and innovation.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders, influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale software solutions, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.
• 5+ years of experience leading architecture strategy and establishing technical standards across multiple teams.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, APIs, system integration, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with containerization, CI/CD, DevSecOps, data platforms, and modern enterprise technologies.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies and their practical application in business solutions.
• Proven ability to develop technology roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide enterprise-wide architectural decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for business and technology stakeholders.

Total Rewards

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $135,000–$185,000, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs
• Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life.

Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD).

Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate.

With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless.

Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!