We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architecture Senior Manager to lead and drive Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance and strategic alignment across the organization.

This role is responsible for ensuring that architecture standards, principles, and reference models are embedded into technology decisions, solution delivery, and investment planning—while influencing senior stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

EA Governance & Leadership

Lead Enterprise Architecture governance processes and architecture review boards
Ensure alignment of all solutions with EA principles, standards, and reference architectures
Oversee architecture compliance across initiatives and major programs
Govern and approve architecture exceptions, including risk and impact assessment

Strategy & Portfolio Alignment

Align IT initiatives and application landscape with business strategy and capabilities
Drive portfolio rationalization, optimization, and technology standardization
Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities across platforms and systems
Provide strategic insights to support investment decisions

EA Frameworks & Standards

Define, enhance, and maintain EA frameworks, standards, and reference models
Ensure consistent adoption of EA practices across all domains
Lead the development of architecture artifacts, viewpoints, and repositories

Stakeholder Management

Partner with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams
Act as a trusted advisor on architecture strategy and transformation initiatives
Influence decision-making across complex and cross-functional environments

Delivery Oversight

Ensure architecture is effectively integrated into delivery lifecycles
Support major programs and initiatives with architectural direction and governance
Bridge strategy with execution across delivery teams

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
9–12+ years of experience in Enterprise / Solution Architecture
Strong experience in:
Enterprise Architecture governance and frameworks
Large-scale enterprise environments
Multi-domain architecture (applications, infrastructure, integration)
Digital transformation initiatives
Proven leadership experience in architecture roles
Strong expertise in TOGAF or similar frameworks
Deep understanding of cloud platforms and modern architecture practices
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Certifications (Preferred):

TOGAF
Cloud Solution Architect certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
COBIT (preferred)
PMP (nice to have)