Director - Enterprise Architecture

Overview

Director - Enterprise Architecture will define and drive the strategic technology vision, ensuring alignment between business objectives and the evolving technology landscape of Plexus. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining architectural standards for existing systems and processes, while identifying and implementing future-forward technologies to support growth, efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise architecture roadmap that supports long-term business strategy and incorporates emerging technologies. Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure consistency, security, and scalability across all architecture domains. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms, including cloud-based solutions, to support business needs and drive innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical architectures, ensuring alignment and clear communication. Lead architecture reviews and assessments to ensure viability within the technology environment per established standards, best-practice fit with existing technologies and overall strategy. Demonstrate Plexus Core Values, focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring employees receive development and coaching to realize their full potential. Additional Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, with a focus on cloud-native solutions. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate new technologies and architectural approaches. Maintain a comprehensive architecture repository, documenting existing systems, data models, and technology components. Provide technical guidance and expertise to project teams throughout the development lifecycle. Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field required. A minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field, or a Master’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role required. Preference for a Master’s degree or pursuit of one. Extensive experience in enterprise architecture with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful architectural strategies. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Deep knowledge of cloud computing, data architecture, application architecture, infrastructure architecture and process architecture. Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and translate business strategy into technical solutions. Experience with creating and documenting architecture standards and technology roadmaps. Preferred : Experience with Google Cloud offerings (Workspace, BigQuery, and GCP). Preferred : Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Google Cloud Certified Professional). Notes

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Employment type : Full-time; Job function : Other; Industries : Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing.

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