Enterprise Applications Architect

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Manager Enterprise Application Architect - Riding on top of Microsoft Ecosystem

SALARY: $160k - $180k

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX

3 days in office and 2 days remote

SELLING POINTS: 8 years enterprise applications architecture. Degree a must MBA preferred leading a team of architects over enterprise applications riding on microsoft technology. Must be out of an enterprise environment

They work for a large organization

Musts: Microsoft 365, SharePoint

They will be doing time management, proposals and reviews, document management, and working across the entire business domain

A true enterprise architect

Education – Bachelor’s degree

Experience – 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.

Architecture Expertise – Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.

Standards & Governance Development – Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Platform & Technology Knowledge – Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.

Leadership & Change Management – Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.

Communication & Collaboration – Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.

Delivery Methodologies – Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.

Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.

Preferred Enhancements – MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.

Certifications – Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.

Tools – Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.