Global Director of Enterprise Architecture

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Global Director of Enterprise Architecture. This position can be located in Houston, Texas or Midland, Michigan.

Dow is seeking a dynamic and visionary Global Director of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive the strategic technology, process, systems, and data architecture landscape for our organization. The leader will oversee a team of talented architects, guiding the development of a cohesive enterprise architecture that enables innovation, scalability, and resilience. A key focus of this role is to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring the integration of AI capabilities into our enterprise architecture plans.

The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight, leadership excellence, and deep understanding of architectural design and governance—including process, systems, and data domains. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate agility to respond to a rapidly evolving digital landscape while translating vision into practical, long-term planning. The ability to create strong partnerships, collaborate across different teams, and navigate ambiguity are also important. 

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the long-term enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives. 
• Establish a roadmap for technology modernization and end-to-end process anchored AI enablement across the enterprise.
• Build and mentor a high-performing global architecture team; foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure AI capabilities are embedded into architecture standards and technology platforms.
• Develop and enforce enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance models. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate executive forums focus on process, technology and data governance
• Oversee evaluation and selection of enterprise platforms, tools, and technologies. 
• Monitor industry trends and assess their potential impact on the enterprise. 
• Define metrics to measure architecture effectiveness and business impact. 
• Ensure architecture decisions deliver measurable value in agility, cost optimization, and customer experience.
• Oversee architecture governance, standards, and roadmaps across business units, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate business needs into process, data and technology capabilities and investment priorities.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and customer engagements related to technology strategy.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Management. 
• A minimum 15 years of progressive experien