Director, Enterprise Architecture

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.DescriptionThis role is a key technical role that blends automation domain⁃specific expertise with principals of enterprise architecture to provide oversight and guidance in developing the automation solutions to deliver business objectives. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the developed automation within and across the Intelligent Automation COE adhere to sustainable, supportable, and re⁃usable development standards and provides oversight and coordination across the portfolio of technical solutions being developed in that domain.They will develop, maintain, and communicate processes and standard practices related to the high⁃level design, development, and implementation of automation across the portfolio of projects.Additionally, they will work with the business and the IA COE leadership to define technology roadmaps & ensure solutions meet business needs along with architecturally significant functional and non⁃functional requirements. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the direction and promoting continuous technology evolution of the Intelligent Automation technology stack, including strategic technology decisions, architectural upgrades and integrations into and across the rest of the ELC IT technology eco⁃system. In this capacity, the Intelligent Automation Architect will engage with System and Platform Owners globally and locally to set direction and oversee, accelerate and inspire the incorporation and co⁃existence of automation capabilities within the enterprise. QualificationsApplication technologies:Integration TechnologiesCloud computing/SaaS/IaaS/PaaS technologiesBig Data Analytics, Data Architecture & ModelingMobile technologiesExperience and certifications for leading automation software platforms (e.g., Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UiPath)Proficiency with Macros, coding languages such as Java and VBA preferredCertified Automation Anywhere accreditation (or other equivalent RPA industry⁃leading platform accreditation)RPA framework experience and/or experience with building and retiring RPAScripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Powershell, Bash, VBS, etc.)Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management systemExperience in web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)Understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHPBasic Knowledge of Cloud⁃Based platforms such as AWS, GoogleUnderstanding of machine learning/AI and practical experience in building some models or leveraging Cloud⁃based API'sKnowledge of chatbots, OCR technologies that can be leveragedExperience with RPA and other Intelligent Automation development and deploymentBehavioural Skills:Ability to influenceProblem⁃solving/analytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsAbility to executeAdaptability/ability to manage changeCreative thinkingConceptual thinkingFunctional Skills:Business acumenUnderstanding of future technologiesAbility to tie together solutions across systemsApplication domain knowledgeOral & written communicationsBusiness case developmentAbility to simplify & standardize complex concepts/processesSolid understanding of IT group operating model, including enterprise architecture, development lifecycle, tools, methods and processesAgile training preferredAdvanced proficiency in Object⁃Oriented Design (ODD) and analysisAdvanced proficiency in application analysis/design engineering functionsAbility to simplify & standardize complex concepts/processesSolid understanding of IT group operating model, including enterprise architecture, development lifecycle, tools, methods and processesPay Range:Anticipated Base Salary Range $139,850.00 to $241,550.00 (Depending on qualifications, skills, experience and/or budget), based on a 40 hour work week (range to be scaled accordingly). In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. In addition, the Company maintains highly competitive incentive compensation programs (role eligibility may vary based on terms of the respective plan(s)).You may be eligible to participate in the applicable Commission/Bonus Plan, under the plan guidelines in effect at the time of hire. Additional details regarding the commission plan will be provided as part of your onboarding.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal-opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.Artificial Intelligence is used to compare and screen an applicant’s resume as against the posted job description.Brand:Estée Lauder CompaniesJob Function:Information TechnologyJob Sub-Function:ArchitectureAssignment Category:Fulltime-RegularDepartment:Information Technology