Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Would consider remote for the right candidate living in Illinois or Pennsylvania. Summary: The Director, Enterprise Architecture will develop and lead the strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan for a renewed Enterprise Architecture function. This includes the management, day-to-day running of the EA practice, defining the advisory process and architecture review and governance. This role will report to the office of the CIO. Duties and Responsibilities: Work across business functions and the IT team to understand our current environment and articulate our current state architecture Establish working processes to support changes to that architecture, handling risk while ensuring speedy progress Understand Wabtec's strategic objectives and formulate target architecture to support the desired outcomes while ensuring it adheres to global Enterprise Architecture standards and direction Lead and facilitate interaction with business leaders, project managers, application owners, and technology leaders in a business-driven conversation about benefits, risks and implications of technology decisions Provide expertise, influence, guidance and mentorship to delivery teams and technical architects. Support and develop technical leadership capabilities across our delivery teams Identify critical skills, competencies and career paths for EA team members and identifies training to help them develop and progress in their careers Stay up to date with innovations and changes in enterprise technology, the industry and within Wabtec. Make pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations on their applicability to our business Assess disruptive forces impacting the organization and identify technology-enabled innovation opportunities that enable business strategy Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 4 years directly leading enterprise level programs related to Information architecture and governance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintains excitement for a process and drives to new directions of meeting the goal in the face of unfavorable odds and setbacks Influences and energizes others toward the common vision and goal Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions to complex problems, understanding potential impacts to processes and related IT systems supporting the company Effectively handle ambiguity in all aspects of work, including business direction and strategy Proven track record of setting targets, executing a plan, and delivering results Ability to plan and provide structure and organization in a fast paced, changing environment Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to balance and effectively prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills Ability to decompose problems and make decisions when problems or solutions are not 100% defined Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions Physical Demands: Frequently communicating with others to exchange information Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing Frequently remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods Frequently repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers Frequently assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned Work Environment: The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable environmental elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. Occasional travel to manufacturing environments where exposure to outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and potentially hazardous condition. In the environments, employee must follow all applicable safety and PPE guidelines Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.