The Enterprise Architect will partner closely with business leaders, infrastructure teams, security teams, application development teams, and solution architects to ensure all technology initiatives align with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps, scalability requirements, and operational objectives. This role will play a critical part in defining the technology governance framework, architecture principles, enterprise standards, and IT policies that guide technology decisions across the company. This individual must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly dynamic retail environment while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance • Help establish and operationalize the Enterprise Architecture function across the organization. • Define, document, and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, policies, and governance processes. • Develop architecture review processes to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and strategic technology direction. • Create and maintain technology standards across applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, integrations, security, data, and development practices. • Establish architectural guardrails that enable agility while ensuring scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and security. Technology Standards & Policy Development • Define enterprise-wide standards for: • Application architecture • Cloud architecture • Integration patterns and APIs • Data architecture and governance • Security architecture • Infrastructure platforms • DevOps and CI/CD practices • Observability and operational monitoring • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned with business and IT strategy. • Ensure standards support business scalability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization. Solution Architecture Alignment • Partner closely with solution architects and project delivery teams to ensure enterprise standards are embedded into all new initiatives and major enhancements. • Participate in architecture reviews for projects and programs across corporate and retail technology domains. • Provide guidance and architectural oversight during project planning, design, and implementation phases. • Identify and mitigate architectural, operational, security, and integration risks. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with leaders across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Operations, Legal, and other corporate functions. • Build strong partnerships with cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, data, and PMO teams. • Communicate architectural decisions and standards clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Drive consensus and influence decision-making across multiple teams and organizational levels. Architecture Roadmaps & Continuous Improvement • Assist in developing enterprise technology roadmaps aligned to business priorities and transformation initiatives. • Identify opportunities for simplification, modernization, standardization, and technical debt reduction. • Promote reusable architecture patterns and shared services across the organization. • Continuously improve architecture governance processes and documentation standards. Position Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 3+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles. • Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks, and technology policies. • Strong understanding of modern enterprise technologies including: • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) • Enterprise integrations and APIs • ERP and corporate systems • Infrastructure and networking concepts • Cybersecurity principles • Data platforms and analytics • DevOps and automation practices • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments. • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. • Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority. • Experience working in fast-paced, highly demanding environments with competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-site enterprise environments. • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies. • Experience supporting digital transformation and modernization initiatives. • Knowledge of architecture governance tools and repositories. • Experience with SaaS platforms such as Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow, or Microsoft ecosystem technologies. • Relevant certifications in cloud, architecture, or security disciplines preferred. Full time 510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 IT PMO Family Dollar