Senior Enterprise Architect: AI-Driven IT Strategy Leader

Aurora; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Aurora seeks a Sr. Staff Enterprise Architect to define and execute the enterprise IT architecture strategy across ERP, CRM, HCM, data platforms and infrastructure. You will partner with business and engineering teams to apply Build vs Buy decisions and drive secure AI-enabled capabilities.

In this role you will lead architectural modernization, establish governance, and mentor other engineers as you shape scalable, compliant systems across the enterprise. Hybrid work in the US.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure, systems engineering, software development, with at least 6+ years in an enterprise architecture role.
• Proven experience in assessing organizational AI capabilities and leading enterprise-wide transformation.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies and frameworks.
• Proficiency in data architecture, including data modeling, ETL processes, and database technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, as the position requires working closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and change management skills to drive the adoption of new business processes and systems.
• TOGAF or Zachman knowledge.
• AI/LLM architecture experience including RAG, agent design, knowledge graphs, and AI governance.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and execute the enterprise-wide IT target-state architecture, technology roadmaps, and modernization strategy across business applications (ERP, CRM, HCM, Data Platforms, Middleware) and infrastructure.
• Standardize integration patterns, API management, data flows, and security architectures to ensure frictionless interoperability across enterprise systems.
• Provide architectural oversight and decision support for major cross-domain, strategic programs such as ERP implementation, domain onboarding, and future systems engineering initiatives.
• Lead the architectural design and enablement strategy for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprise workflows and internal IT systems.
• Establish secure AI integration patterns, guardrails, data pipeline architectures, and governance frameworks (covering data privacy, and model scalability).
• Evaluate enterprise AI tools, platform integrations, and automation agents to accelerate internal operational efficiency and productivity.
• Establish and govern the enterprise Build vs. Buy framework, providing rigorous Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), business alignment, scalability, risk, and vendor viability analyses.
• Conduct architectural risk assessments and technical due diligence on third-party integrations and enterprise software investments.
• Establish and chair/co-chair the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, setting architectural principles, standards, and compliance gates across Enterprise IT.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

AI capability assessment

Data architecture & modeling

Stakeholder communication & collab

Leadership & change management

Education

TOGAF or Zachman knowledge

Consulting experience (Big-4 or boutique)

Job description

Aurora seeks a Sr. Staff Enterprise Architect to define and execute the enterprise IT architecture strategy across ERP, CRM, HCM, data platforms and infrastructure. You will partner with business and engineering teams to apply Build vs Buy decisions and drive secure AI-enabled capabilities.

In this role you will lead architectural modernization, establish governance, and mentor other engineers as you shape scalable, compliant systems across the enterprise. Hybrid work in the US.