Enterprise Architect (EA) Manager

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy provider is seeking a strategic technology leader to serve as an Enterprise Architect (EA) Manager. In this pivotal role, you will align IT investments with business growth, ensuring scalability and security across the organization's IT landscape. You will establish architecture standards, lead governance processes, and foster innovation while managing risks associated with technology sprawl. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives and drive efficiency, making a significant impact on the company's success. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous improvement in the energy sector.

Benefits

Home office setup support

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or related fields.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards for security and interoperability.
• Lead governance processes to standardize technology solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Solutions

IT Governance

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Azure

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

AWS

Job description

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Enterprise Architect (EA) Manager

Are you a strategic technology leader passionate about aligning IT investments with business growth? We’re looking for an Enterprise Architect (EA) Manager to lead our architecture strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across our IT landscape.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards to drive consistency, security, and interoperability.
• Provide strategic oversight for enterprise-wide initiatives like Fusion and the Enterprise Data Platform.
• Lead governance processes (e.g., Technology Review Board) to standardize technology solutions and optimize resource allocation.
• Foster innovation while proactively managing risks related to technology sprawl and technical debt.
• Align IT investments with business objectives, ensuring scalability and long-term success.

The kinds of people we want to talk to:

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, and IT governance.
• Strong leadership skills to balance innovation with standardization.
• A strategic mindset focused on business transformation through technology.
• Proven experience in driving efficiency, security, and scalability across IT ecosystems.

Minimum Requirements

Enterprise Architect (EA) Manager

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field
• AND7–10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or related disciplines
• PLUStwo (2) year prior leadership experience.
• Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Experience combining Enterprise architecture, solution architecture, solutions implementation, project management, operations management, and team leadership.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Architecture.
• Expert certification preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with IT governance, Technology Strategy and Project/Portfolio Management processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS).
• Ability to prioritize and direct staff work to achieve team objectives.
• Service, project and results-orientation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High-energy work ethic with the ability to establish vision, drive change and deliver results.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to develop, deliver, operationalize, document and support solutions.
• Knowledge of developing and managing continuous improvement programs.

Major Accountabilities

1. Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy and frameworks aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
2. Lead the development, communication, and enforcement of architecture standards, principles, and guidelines for security, scalability, interoperability, and disaster recovery.
3. Provide strategic direction for enterprise-wide technology adoption, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT roadmaps.
4. Chair the Technology Review Board (TRB), facilitating decision-making on new technologies, standards deviations, and architectural proposals.
5. Ensure technology decisions support long-term compatibility, reduce complexity, and enhance the scalability of the organization’s technology landscape.
6. Oversee architectural governance processes, ensuring adherence to standards across programs, projects, and portfolios.
7. Drive innovation by researching and evaluating emerging technologies, providing recommendations for enterprise adoption.
8. Contribute to IT operational excellence objectives focused on reliable service delivery.
9. Governance and oversight of project solution quality specifically focused on reliability, benefits realization, security and safety.
10. Active stakeholder and driver in establishing best practices for architecture governance.
11. Own and lead the execution of the process development and improvement roadmap for architecture.
12. Partner and collaborate with other teams to deliver a holistic IT governance program with a coordinated set of continuous improvement initiatives.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Home Based: Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.