Chanel Head of Enterprise Architecture - US TECH

Chanel

Head of Enterprise Architecture - US TECH
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
About the role:
CHANEL is hiring the Head of Enterprise Architecture for the US Tech Team. Thisleadershiprole will be based in New York Cityand will report to the CIO. Our CIO is seeking a transformative Head of Enterprise Architecture to lead a pivotal evolution in how technology empowers our luxury retail business.
This executive will have strategic and operational ownership forthe overall design of the architecture of the application landscape, architecting scalable, future-ready solutions that empower the business to accelerate growth and operational excellence. Fostering cross-regional collaboration and shared learning to build bridges between the US and global architecture communities.The role will align capabilities within a product-oriented model.
The Head of Enterprise Architecture architects the platforms, data pipelines,integration patterns,and guardrails that makeresponsible and scalable AIpossible. The ideal leader will bring at least 15+ years of experience in hands-on IT, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, executive-level presentation and storytelling with a proven track record of driving successful architecture adoption across teams and regions. Strong relationships, collaboration, and influence to drive modernization, simplification,measurable value,and technology engagement.
The Head of Enterprise Architecture will define and govern the end-to-end architecture that supports CHANEL's product lifecycle. The role ensures that product systems, data domains, integrations, and platforms are connected, scalable, and aligned with both US business needs and global standards, enabling faster execution, operational efficiency, removing architecture fragmentation and future innovation. Our ideal leader simplifies the product-system landscape and connects creativity, operations, technology, and client experience.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
Driving architectural consistency and standardization across theglobaltechnology landscape to ensure coherence and reliability and harmonize withregional and global priorities
Establishing and upholding robust governance frameworks and structural discipline to guide enterprise-wide technology decisions
Defining the Enterprise Architecture operating model, governance forums, decision rights, standards, exceptions, and gates
Embedding strong architecture principles for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning enablement. Moving from static architecture to dynamic capability-drivenarchitecture.
Design the enterprise data architecture - from ingestion to consumption, ensuring data flows from operational systems (POS, OMS, WMS) to analytics and AI platforms with minimal friction
Define data domain ownership - clear accountability for customer data, product data, transaction data, and supply chain data, aligned with business domains
Harmonize US data architecture with the global data platform - ensuring US data products are consumable by global analytics teams and vice versa, while respecting data residency and privacy requirements
Architect for unstructured data - text, image, video, and conversational data alongside structured retail data, enabling generative AI use cases
Future-proof technology: evaluate and integrate emerging technologies ( genAI , agentic frameworks, multicloud solutions) into the enterprise operating model
Knowledge of solution architecture and system design principles; ability to guide and govern architecture decisions for complex, multi-domain initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic direction
Provide the necessary thought leadership, analysis and design related to developing a well-managed enterprise architecture.Define repeatable processes that guide portfolio planning, investment decisions, and roadmap execution aligned to business outcomes
Own Application Portfolio Management using SAP LeanIX , ServiceNow APM / CMDB, or equivalents to map capabilities, rationalize redundancy, and show dependencies
Define and enforce the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) standards across the region, ensuring consistent delivery practices - from requirements through to deployment and post-production support. Using Agile Methodology drive quality, speed, and repeatability across all delivery teams and vendor partners
Shape the enterprise approach to AI and Machine Learning adoption, working closely with business stakeholders to identify high-value use cases, establish guardrails for responsible deployment, and ensure AI/ML capabilities are architected into the broader technology landscape rather than bolted on as standalone initiatives
Stand up and lead a Center of Excellence (COE) for Architecture, bringing together architecture talent across the region to build shared capability, creating a high-performing community of architects across the enterprise to drive standards, share best practices, and ensure architectural consistency across programs and domains
Own the Reference Architecture for US CHANEL Tech, using and adopting global playbooks, including librarianship and delivery of standards and build patterns
Define cloud, integration, platform, security, and resiliency standards, including landing zones, API-first patterns, and secure-by-design expectations
Build and maintain strong relationships with all functions across the business and IT to understand their processes and how they work to develop them intosecure, automated, and integrated solutions that improve speed, efficiency, performance, accuracy, and security
Optimize business workflows: translate complex capability maps into simplified, efficient IT value stream to enhance agility and operational efficiency
Provide architecture input into planning, budgeting, TCO reduction, investment prioritization, and KPIs for rationalization, debt reduction, reuse, and target architecture alignment
You are energized by:
Engaging strategically across all organizational levels within a global luxury retail maison to align technology vision with business ambition
Providing visionary thought leadership while fostering deep collaboration with cross-functional divisions and key client stakeholder groups
Architecting scalable, future-ready solutions that empower the business to accelerate growth and operational excellence
Championing emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of digital innovation
Thriving within a highly collaborative, multicultural environment that values diversity of perspective and collective problem-solving
Navigating competing priorities with clarity and composure in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining strategic focus
Inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams through inclusive leadership, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to shared success
What you will bring to the team:
Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance models; ability to define, implement, and govern enterprise-wide architecture direction that ensures alignment of technology capabilities with business strategy across regional & global operations
Expertise with technical/ solutionarchitecture and system design principles; ability to guide and govern architecture decisions for complex, multi-domain initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic direction.
A minimum of 15 years in a leadership technology role with a focus on Enterprise Architecture; ideally for a global matrixed company, major consultancy or system integrator
Operates effectively between US autonomy and global alignment; knows when to push for standards and when to advocate for flexibility
Speaks the language of retail; understands P&L, merchandising, consumer behavior, clienteling , supply chain,and store operations as it relates to technology. Balances architectural rigor with delivery speed.
Complete understanding andpractical application of EA frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent, including current/target state, transition planning, roadmaps, gap analysis, and migration planning
Technical debt reduction: identify , assess and mitigate the operational, obsolescence, and financial risks associated with maintaining legacy platforms
Strong expertise in designing and executing phased application decommissioning playbooks to securely sunset end-of-life, legacy hardware and software
Experience and understanding of multiple technical domains, application, data, DevOps, AI/ML, integration,big data, mobility, analytics,cloud, platform architecture,etc.
Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF or the equivalent, and experience with tools such as SAP LeanIX , ServiceNow APM / CMDB, ArchiMate, Bizzdesign , or equivalents
Drive enterprise-wide simplification of technology landscapes, reducing complexity across platforms, applications, and processes to improve agility and operational efficiency
Experience working in a retail environment, with understandingofthe customer trends and digital innovations inluxury retailis a plus
Experience working in complex IT environments, and able to prioritize and plan complex work in a rapidly changing context
Complex Problem Solving and Systems Thinking: Leverages deep technical acumen and a systems-oriented mindset to resolve multifaceted architectural challenges, while continuously optimizing digital employee experience at scale
Knowledge of financial, market, and operational drivers of business performance; ability to ensure enterprise architecture initiatives deliver measurable business value and support strategic outcomes
Proven advanced capability to work credibly at an executive level, and be able to anticipate , understand and respondtostrategic business challenges and how IT can help solve them
Solutions mindset; exceptional problem-solving skills andabilityto connect the dots within a complex work environment
Proven track record in managing external vendors and establishing a strong partnership and relationship with them
Strong enthusiasm for building strategic relationships and managing multiple key stakeholders and projects
Product Lifecycle Architecture
The full product lifecycle scope from concept to end-of-life
System Architecture connectivity and governance
Connectivity across PLM, merchandising, ERP, planning, OMS, WMS, POS, clienteling , e-commerce, analytics, and AI
Alignment between US needs and global architecture standards
Business outcomes such as faster time-to-market, operational visibility, stronger decision-making, and innovation enablement
Business & Leadership Acumen
Demonstrate proven qualities of leadership with integrity, humility, and open-mindedness
Team player with experience leading and collaborating cross-team to ensure successful delivery of solutions
Excellent presentation, facilitation and storytelling ability
Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to handle ambiguity and challengethestatus quo to drive continuous improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts, designs and goals to technology leaders and non-technical stakeholders
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
A measured and informative approach to highlighting and dealing with conflicts
Position Logistics:
This position is based on-site in New York City with a 3-day in office requirement
A minimum of 15 years in a senior leadership technology role with a focus on Enterprise Architecture; ideally for a global matrixed company, major consultancy or system integrator
Mastery of Enterprise Architecture frameworks with SAP LeanIX , or similar,and TOGAF certification or equivalent experiencepreferred
BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA is preferred
Some travel may be required

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate .   
Compensation:    
The  anticipated  base salary range for this position is $ 223,300 -$ 265 ,000.  A base salary is one  component  of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks .   

Benefits and Perks:    
Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure) and a Wellbeing fund    
Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)   
Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days    
401K and other incentives    
Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program   
Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking   

Additional Information:    
Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:   
Diversity and Inclusion:    
At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy, and dignity for all.  We  believe strongly  that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.    
We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.   
Chanel Community:
CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions,  talents  and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.   
Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through the CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.   

Sustainability:    
CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.   
Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.   

Arts and Culture:    
We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent.  US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center . 

Fondation Chanel :   
Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny.  Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world,  impacting  over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.       
For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website  here      
Career and Leadership Development:     
We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.   
*Chanel, Inc. benefits and  perks  are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.

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