Sr. Director Architecture - Enterprise Digital Infrastructure - (GRC & PCI) -90388398 at Amtrak[...]

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; United States; On-site; USD 187,500 - 242,892; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard seeks a Sr. Director Architecture to lead technology strategy that aligns with corporate goals. The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years of relevant experience, a mastery of business acumen, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing infrastructure architecture strategies and managing financials across service areas.

The role involves working onsite with up to 25% travel across the U.S. The salary range is $187,500–$242,892, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Experience providing architectural vision for initiatives.
• Experience managing architecture teams.
• Ability to balance competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills leveraging data.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop enterprise architecture and technology plans.
• Shape a digital infrastructure strategy aligning with goals.
• Manage Capex and Opex financials in the service area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Understanding of architecture best practices

Knowledge of IT and OT architecture

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Sr. Director Architecture – Enterprise Digital Infrastructure is responsible for providing visionary Architecture leadership to ensure technology investments align with corporate goals, maximize return on investment, reduce time to capability, and minimize operational costs. The role develops and leads teams, evangelizes strategic enterprise change, and executes technology strategy while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Service and Business owners to create an enterprise‑level architecture and technology plan.
• Envision and create a PCI‑compliant environment or merge companies into a single PCI environment.
• Collaborate with the AVP DT Enterprise Architecture to ensure consistent service offerings.
• Work with IT Service Offering leadership and direct reports to develop plans that align technology infrastructure with corporate agendas.
• Set measurable objectives for teams, document performance, recognize achievements, and implement organizational practices for staffing, EEO, diversity, performance, development, reward, and retention.
• Ensure staff have required resources and skills, forecast new skill requirements, participate in workforce deployment, and advise executive leaders on enterprise digital infrastructure solutions.
• Champion cross‑functional digital infrastructure teams to define strategy and roadmap.
• Provide vision for enterprise infrastructure architecture in PCI DSS and other GRC environments.
• Support future states and roadmaps compliant with PCI DSS 4.0, NIST, and other GRC concerns.
• Shape a cohesive digital infrastructure architecture strategy aligning with organizational goals.
• Review and assess strategies, requirements, and solutions with business and data leaders.
• Develop and maintain Enterprise Architecture frameworks for the digital infrastructure domain.
• Expand the company’s use of digital infrastructure capabilities as a strategic enabler.
• Manage Capex and Opex financials across the service area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing architectural vision and selecting platforms for future initiatives.
• Leadership experience managing architecture teams and influencing executive‑level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple architecture engagements and staff planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; self‑motivated.
• Mastery of business acumen.
• Relationship building and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to surface, prioritize, and balance competing priorities.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, leveraging data for decisions.
• Experience managing teams.
• Deep understanding of architecture best practices and value methodology.
• Knowledge of IT, OT, domain, and business architecture.
• Experience with Agile process for business value realization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience.
• Enterprise‑level architecture experience solving corporate problems.
• Experience in travel and transportation or relevant technology domain.
• Experience with governance, risk, regulatory, and compliance.
• Broad knowledge across multiple architecture domains.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed onsite.

Travel: up to 25% across the U.S.; preferred.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $187,500–$242,892. Salary based on factors such as education, experience, and certifications. Additional incentives may be offered.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA, wellness, flexible spending, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, backup care, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, education reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Railroad Retirement benefits, and rail pass privileges.

EEO STATEMENT

Amtrak is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All positions require a pre‑employment background check including prior employment verification, a criminal history check, and a drug screen. Positive marijuana tests result in disqualification. The company conducts drug testing in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. Safety‑sensitive duties require additional drug and alcohol testing records as required by DOT. Security checks as required by federal law are also performed.