Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation to join their team!
The Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation is a senior technology leader of Taylor IT COE, responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide architecture standards, driving modernization and innovation of our application portfolio, and establishing an integrated DevOps, Security, and Financial operating model (DevSecFinOps).
The Senior Director ensures modernization and innovation efforts translate into repeatable, scalable engineering capabilities. The core mandate of this role is to establish modular composable architecture framework and DevSecFinOps practices to drive our modernization efforts to rearchitect legacy applications and lead innovation initiatives.
Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities:1. Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance
- Define and maintain enterprise architecture (EA) frameworks, standards, and reference architecture across business domains (application, data, infrastructure, and integration).
- Establish modular composable architecture like MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, Headless) and AI-first SDLC practices.
- Collaborate with Governance Committee and Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure compliance with standards.
- Develop and enforce architecture principles, design patterns, creating capability maps, technology selection criteria, and future-state architecture roadmaps.
- Provide architectural oversight for major programs, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
2. Reference Architecture & Standards Development
- Lead the development and adoption of enterprise reference architectures for on-prem and cloud applications, eCommerce & digital platforms, data, integration, and security.
- Standardize technology stacks, APIs, and integration patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
- Define best practices for hybrid/multi-cloud environments and platform engineering.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.
3. DevSecFinOps Operating Model
- Establish and scale a unified DevSecFinOps model integrating development practices, security posture, and cost optimization across Taylor.
- Drive adoption of AI-first software engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automated testing, and release management frameworks.
- Embed security controls into development workflows and SDLC processes.
- Drive FinOps discipline, including cloud and AI cost governance, usage optimization, and financial transparency.
- Define KPIs and dashboards for engineering productivity, security posture, and cost optimization.
4. Application Portfolio Modernization
- Assess current application landscape and define modernization strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire, replace).
- Lead transformation toward Microservices, API-first, cloud-native, and composable architectures.
- Reduce technical debt and eliminate redundant or underperforming systems.
- Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize modernization initiatives based on value and risk.
- Establish modernization playbooks, tooling, and migration frameworks.
5. Innovation & Emerging Technology
- Identify, evaluate, and incubate emerging technologies (Spec-Driven Development, AI/ML, Agentic AI, automation, data platforms, etc.).
- Drive innovation programs, including proofs of concept (POCs) and pilot initiatives.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate innovation into scalable solutions.
- Build partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and system integrators.
6. Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with CIO, CISO, and other IT/Business leaders to align architecture strategy with organizational goals.
- Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead architecture communities of practice and promote knowledge sharing.
- Influence executive decision-making with data-driven insights and architectural trade-offs.
You Must Have:- 12-15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior engineering leadership roles.
- Experience with architecture frameworks such as MACH, TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Demonstrated success implementing DevOps and integrating security and financial governance practices (DevSecFinOps).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
We Would Also Prefer:- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, eCommerce, or enterprise SaaS environments.
- Experience supporting ERP transformations (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP S/4HANA).
- Certifications in cloud platforms or architecture frameworks.
- Familiarity with data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI/ML integration.
- Experience working with global teams and complex organizational structures.
Key Competencies:- Strategic Thinking & Systems Design
- Governance & Operating Model Design
- Innovation Leadership
- Financial & Cost Optimization Mindset
- Risk Management & Security Integration
- Influence Without Authority
- Change Leadership & Transformation Execution
Success Metrics (KPIs):- Adoption rate of reference architectures and standards
- Reduction in technical debt and legacy footprint
- Reduction in security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
- Measurable cloud cost optimization and FinOps maturity improvements
- Acceleration of application modernization milestones
- Business satisfaction and alignment with technology outcomes
Reporting Structure:- Reports to: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Direct Reports: Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Platform Architects (as applicable)
Role Impact:This role is instrumental in shaping Taylor Corps application portfolio across all business units by establishing comprehensive architectural standards and repeatable patterns, governance models, embedding DevSecFinOps practices, and leading modernization at scale. The Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation will enable faster innovation, improved resilience, and optimized cost structures-directly contributing to competitive advantage and long-term growth.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employees.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 
