Head of Enterprise AI & Architecture Innovation

Hayward Industries; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Architecture & AI Innovation to define and execute the technology vision, architecture strategy, and AI roadmap that fuel growth, efficiency, and digital transformation.

You will lead architecture governance, establish standards, govern AI initiatives, and partner with business leaders across IT, data, security, and risk to scale high-value opportunities while ensuring responsible AI and long-term value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Business or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
• 10+ years leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, AI, or innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and multi-year roadmaps.
• Define target-state architecture across applications, data, cloud, security and emerging tech.
• Lead AI strategy and governance, enabling responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to translate opportunities into measurable outcomes.
• Drive innovation programs and evaluate new technologies and partnerships.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

AI Strategy

Cloud Architecture

Governance & Risk

Stakeholder Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree in Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

TOGAF or equivalent

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Architecture & AI Innovation to define and execute the technology vision, architecture strategy, and AI roadmap that fuel growth, efficiency, and digital transformation.

You will lead architecture governance, establish standards, govern AI initiatives, and partner with business leaders across IT, data, security, and risk to scale high-value opportunities while ensuring responsible AI and long-term value realization.