Enterprise Architect

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Katy, TX.Duties:* Implement enterprise-wide architecture standards, principles, and guardrails across application, integration, and platform domains and projects* Partner with IT and business leadership to help establish a long-term enterprise architecture vision aligned to business strategy* Lead development of business architecture artifacts such as capability maps, value streams, and roadmaps to connect business strategy, operating models, and technology architecture* Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, guiding adoption decisions based on value, risk, and architectural fit* Champion scalable, resilient, and sustainable enterprise solutions that balance innovation with operational excellence* Own and evolve enterprise architecture vision through project implementation across one or more of the following domains: marketing technology and customer engagement platforms; supply chain, inventory, logistics, and merchandising systems; Store, POS, and unified commerce platforms* Guide architectural direction for capabilities such as campaign management, personalization, martech integrations, order management, fulfillment, and in-store operations* Identify and drive opportunities to simplify fragmented landscapes, reduce redundancy, and improve interoperability* Enable seamless, end-to-end omni-channel experiences through cohesive architecture design* Build trusted advisory relationships with senior business, product, and IT leaders* Ensure alignment between business priorities, transformation roadmaps, and technology investments* Translate business strategy into business capability models, value streams, and target-state projects that guide technology investment and transformation prioritiesRequirements* Experience defining architecture standards, principles, reference architectures, and target-state roadmaps* Working knowledge of business, application, and integration architecture* Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or similar technologies* Working knowledge of data, martech, and digital platforms* Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes* Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities* Proficiency with productivity and visualization tools such as PowerPoint, Visio, and architecture modeling tools including ARDOQ, BizzDesign, or Abacus* Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term architecture vision with near-term business needs* Proven ability to influence without authority across product, engineering, and business teamsJob TypeDirect HireCompensation150000 - $180000