Lead/Principal Enterprise Architect

Lead/Principal Enterprise Architect

The Enterprise Architect is pivotal in shaping and executing the Technology Roadmap in support of Four Seasons' strategic plan. We are in search of an accomplished Enterprise Architect to join our diverse and dynamic team. Ensuring seamless alignment with diverse business goals and objectives across borders, you will be instrumental in designing and overseeing the implementation of cutting-edge, enterprise-wide technologies that cater to current and future global needs. This includes leading the integration of AI-drive capabilities and intelligent automation into the enterprise architecture, ensuring responsible, scalable and business-aligned adoption of AI. You will be at the forefront of forward-looking road mapping and innovation initiatives designed to evolve Four Seasons' legendary, industry-leading guest service.

The Global Enterprise Architect possesses a strategic mindset appreciating the intricacies of delivering technology globally. The successful candidate will possess a passion for innovation, a proven track record of designing and implementing successful enterprise technology architectures and the ability to incorporate emerging technologies in a proactive yet practical fashion. Finally, these skills will be complemented by exceptional communication and strong business acumen.

This role is based in our temporary location of 20 York Mills Rd, then the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Toronto Corporate Office, reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. This role involves interactions with both internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strategic Global Planning and Architecture Design
• Global Risk Management
• Documentation and Architectural Standards
• Vendor Alignment
• Industry Leadership

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar international role.
• 10+ years of experience in roles similar to Solution or Platform Architect.
• 5+ years of experience presenting to Executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML architecture patterns, data requirements, and integration approaches within enterprise ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of global business processes and the ability to translate international business needs into technology solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level systems on a global scale, including applications, data, infrastructure, and security.
• Strong understanding of Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), certifications are preferred.
• Enterprise Architecture design and governance.
• Appreciation of modern software development processes.
• Strong understanding of modern digital technology stacks.
• Understanding of AI/ML frameworks, patterns and associated methods of integration into enterprise environments.
• Experience with contemporary Integration methodologies and toolsets.
• Strong understanding Infrastructure-As-A-Service and Platform-As-A-Service solutions.
• Experiencing with and appreciation of legacy application architectures (client/service, middleware, traditional high volume relational databases.

Who You Are:

• Highly critical and analytical disposition.
• High attention to detail and strong listening skills.
• Natural curiosity and an ability to undertake creative exploration.
• Great communication skills especially with senior executives.
• Passion for Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation to achieve Business Outcomes and Business Alignment.
• Demonstrable experience designing and publishing practical Reference Architecture.
• Experience integrating with and guiding functional Architecture teams.
• Ability to try new approaches, accept and acknowledge areas for improvement, refine and iterate.

This role will be a Hybrid working model, which will require 3 days per week in the Miami Four Seasons Corporate Office (3 days per week) located at 1441 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1007, Miami, Florida.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.