Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

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Job Title: Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Reports to: SVP, Chief Technology Officer

Location: United Sates (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise-wide architecture vision, ensuring alignment between business goals and technology strategy. This individual leads the Enterprise Architecture (EA) group and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, innovation, and transformation initiatives. This role is accountable for establishing architectural standards, frameworks, and governance models that guide the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions. The Sr. Director partners closely with business and IT leaders to ensure that enterprise architecture enables agility, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Strategic Vision: Lead the development and evolution of enterprise architecture strategy and roadmaps, ensuring they align with and support the overarching business goals. Your vision will drive the future of technology at Deckers Brands.
• Business Alignment: Drive alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions across all domains (application, data, infrastructure, and security). Your work will ensure that technology investments are directly contributing to business success.
• Governance Excellence: Oversee architecture governance processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and quality across initiatives. Your leadership will maintain high standards and best practices throughout the organization.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of enterprise and solution architects. Your guidance will foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning, empowering your team to excel.
• Innovation Leadership: Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic planning and innovation. Your insights will keep Deckers Brands at the forefront of technological advancements, driving competitive advantage.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader and change agent to promote architectural best practices and digital transformation. Your influence will shape the future of technology and drive transformative initiatives across the company.
• Operational Efficiency: Partner closely with business and IT leaders to ensure that enterprise architecture enables agility, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. Your collaboration will streamline processes and enhance productivity.
• Impactful Solutions: Design and implement scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that address complex business challenges. Your solutions will have a lasting impact on the company's success and growth.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives and senior business leaders. Your ability to influence and collaborate will drive alignment and support for architectural initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and refining architectural practices, tools, and methodologies. Your commitment to excellence will ensure that Deckers Brands remains agile and responsive to changing business needs.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Technology Management or Business Administration preferred.
• TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture certifications ar