Global Enterprise Architecture Director

Envista Holdings Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture to define and execute the company’s architecture strategy, aligning business objectives with technology roadmaps and standards.

You will lead a global matrix of architects, govern architecture through the EAB, and partner with IT and business leaders to drive transformation and optimize total cost of ownership. This role sits on the CIO leadership team and shapes technology direction across Envista’s enterprise priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in IT, including enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of experience in leadership roles, including management of matrixed or distributed teams.
• Proven ability to influence senior IT and business leaders and align stakeholders around strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a matrixed team of enterprise architects across IT domains, establishing clear priorities and driving consistent execution.
• Define and own Envista’s enterprise architecture strategy, including long‑term technology direction, standards, and domain roadmaps.
• Establish and lead a consistent global architecture engagement model to ensure scalable and effective architecture practices across the organization.
• Chair the Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) and related governance forums to ensure alignment, consistency, and decision clarity.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to connect technology strategy with business priorities and outcomes.
• Identify and advance innovative solutions that enable transformation, improve efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Build and foster a global, cross‑functional architecture community to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and the business on strategic architecture decisions and investment priorities.
• Drive alignment across business units and functions within a federated operating model.
• Ensure strong linkage between emerging technology opportunities and evolving business needs through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Partner with external vendors, strategic software providers, and managed services partners to influence architecture direction and delivery outcomes.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant insights into Envista’s architecture strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy alignment

Stakeholder management

Enterprise architecture

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Envista is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture to define and execute the company’s architecture strategy, aligning business objectives with technology roadmaps and standards.

You will lead a global matrix of architects, govern architecture through the EAB, and partner with IT and business leaders to drive transformation and optimize total cost of ownership. This role sits on the CIO leadership team and shapes technology direction across Envista’s enterprise priorities.