IS Architect – Enterprise Architecture Practice & Governance

ABB Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB ищет архитектора IS в команду корпоративной архитектуры для разработки и поддержки стандартов архитектуры, руководства и повторно используемых артефактов. Взаимодействие с Domain и Solution Architects для согласования архитектурных решений с целями ABB.

Роль предполагает гибридный формат работы, сильную аналитическую базу и умение влиять на решения без прямого полномочий. Требуется 6+ лет опыта и знание TOGAF/Ardoq.

Qualifications

• 6+ лет опыта в Enterprise, Domain или Solution Architecture.
• Сильное понимание принципов EA, фреймворков, управления и референс-архитектур.

Responsibilities

• Разрабатывать, поддерживать и улучшать принципы Enterprise Architecture, справочные архитектуры и повторно используемые архитектурные блоки.
• Сотрудничать с Domain Architects для согласования доменных архитектур с видением и целевым состоянием ABB.
• Вести процессы архитектурного управления, обзоры, оценку соответствия и управление рисками.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology/CS/Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Ardoq

Job description

Описание:

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Global Head IS Enterprise Architecture __

Задачи:

The IS Architect within the Enterprise Architecture team supports the development, adoption and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, methodologies and governance practices across ABB. Working closely with Enterprise and Domain Architects, the role contributes to the definition and maintenance of architecture principles, standards and reusable architectural assets, helping ensure consistency, alignment and optimization of the IS landscape. The role helps embed the Enterprise Architecture practice across ABB Business Areas and Divisions and supports architecture governance activities, ensuring decisions are transparent, documented and aligned with strategic objectives. The role reports to the Enterprise Architecture Practice & Governance Lead and has no direct reports. The work model for the role is: hybrid Define, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and reusable architecture building blocks. Partner with Domain Architects to ensure alignment of domain architectures with ABB's enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and target state. Drive standardization, simplification, interoperability, reuse, and optimization across the ABB IS landscape. Provide guidance and support to Domain and Solution Architects, ensuring consistent application of architecture principles, standards, and best practices. Contribute to architecture governance processes, reviews, compliance assessments, and the management of architecture risks, deviations, and decisions. Promote the adoption of enterprise architecture methodologies, frameworks, tools, and governance practices across Business Areas and Divisions. Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement across enterprise, domain, solution, and business teams to strengthen architecture maturity. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance enterprise architecture capabilities, practices, and governance.

Требования:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in Enterprise, Domain, Solution Architecture, technology consulting, or a related architecture discipline. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, standards, governance processes, and reference architectures. Experience with architecture methodologies and modeling tools, preferably TOGAF and Ardoq. Knowledge of architecture reviews, compliance assessments, and exception management processes. Experience working within complex, decentralized, matrix, or multi-division organizations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with a structured and proactive approach. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.