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Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

Location Birmingham, Alabama

  • Category Technology
  • Job ID R26_0000000999
  • Brand Motion Industries (MOT)
  • Status Full time
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Overview

Here, you’ll find a culture that always has its finger on the pulse of ingenuity and innovation. After all, building on our legacy depends on acting with integrity to deliver future-focused transformation — and that’s where you’ll come in. By adding your resourcefulness and out-of-the-box thinking to ours, we’ll be able to achieve great things — both as a team, and as individuals. Whatever your area of IT expertise, we’ll empower you to bring your authentic self to work and support you to do your best work.

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SUMMARY

TheSenior Director of Enterprise Architectureleads Motion’s enterprise architecture function, ensuring technology strategy aligns with businessobjectivesand drives digital transformation. This role defines and governs the enterprise architecture framework, oversees technology standards, and partners with executive leadership to enable scalable, efficient, and future-ready solutions. The position fosters innovation,optimizestechnology investments, and ensures architectural integrity across all business platforms.

You must be eligible to work in the US withoutVisaSponsorship.

JOB DUTIES

  • Define and governenterprise architecture strategyaligned with corporateobjectivesand digital transformation goals.

  • Establish andmaintainarchitecture principles, standards, and frameworksfor applications, data, and infrastructure.

  • Drivetechnology roadmapsand ensure alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions.

  • Leadarchitecture reviewsfor major initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding build vs. buy decisions.

  • Collaborate with executives and business leaders asatrustedtechnology advisor, influencing strategic decisions.

  • Championmodern architecture practicesincluding cloud adoption, microservices, API-driven integration, and AI enablement.

  • Overseeenterprise portfolio rationalization, reducing technicaldebtandoptimizingsystem landscapes.

  • Managevendor relationshipsand evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.

  • Lead and mentor enterprise architects and solution architects, fostering ahigh-performing architecture team.

  • Driveinnovation and continuous improvementin architecture practices and tools.

  • Supportlarge-scale program deliveryby providing architectural oversight and risk mitigation.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field;Master’sdegree preferred.

  • 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least7 yearsinenterprise architecture leadershiproles.

  • Proven experience inenterprise-scale architecture, technology strategy, and governance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Deepexpertiseinenterprise architecture frameworks(TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.

  • Strong understanding ofbusiness process modeling, capability mapping, and IT portfolio management.

  • Experience withcloud platforms, integration patterns, and modern architecture paradigms.

  • Knowledge ofAI/ML technologiesand their integration into enterprise solutions.

  • Strong business acumen and ability totranslate strategic goals into architectural blueprints.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability tomanage change, drive innovation, and influence at all organizational levels.

  • Strong understanding ofIT governance and risk management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • 2–10 Direct Reports;No Indirect Reports.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

  • Yes.


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Employee Benefits

  • Flexible Working Schedules

  • Wellbeing Programs

  • Learning Opportunities

  • Community Engagement

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Pet Insurance

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