Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Location: Chicago, IL

Day 1 Onsite

Establish and operationalize the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function for our client under CIO leadership. Define the EA vision, governance model, operating framework, and engagement model across Business, Data, Applications, and Infrastructure. Partner closely with CIO and to align EA strategy with business transformation priorities, cloud roadmap, and modernization initiatives. Create clear architecture domains (Business, Platform/Foundation, Data, Integration, Agentic/AI) with defined ownership and accountability. Assess current Azure and hybrid landscape; define target-state architecture and phased transformation roadmap. Design and implement a scalable Self-Service Platform (SSP) model tailored to Mazda workloads, ensuring reuse, standardization, and cost efficiency. Lead cloud-first and AI-enabled architecture strategy, including governance for Copilot, OpenAI, and Agentic AI adoption. Establish architecture review board (ARB), standards, guardrails, and technical debt reduction framework. Define EA metrics (cost optimization, reuse %, AI infusion %, technical debt reduction, platform adoption) and publish executive dashboards. Build and mentor the EA team, define roles (Domain Architects, Platform Architects, Data Architects), and embed architecture discipline into delivery pods.

The pay range for this role is ***k - ***k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. *** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law).

*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ***.