Director Enterprise Architecture
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and the design and execution of enterprise-wide solution architecture. Develops cross-functional partnerships with Enterprise-wide Technology, Applications, Systems, Hardware and other specializations to develop and execute the overarching strategy, framework and roadmaps for the design, development, deployment and maintenance of end-to-end business solutions and processes to optimize performance, effectiveness, agility and continuity of business operations. Develops and documents existing architecture and works on migration. Monitors and recommends new and emerging technologies and approaches for continuous improvement. Provides direction and leadership on a variety of issues including resource allocation, technical issues, and the overall priorities. Typically requires degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science or related studies plus Information Technology experience in large complex organizations.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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