What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Director of Enterprise Architecture position at Dow?
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
www.dow.com
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About you and this role:
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Global Director of Enterprise Architecture. This position can be located in Houston, Texas or Midland, Michigan.
Dow is seeking a dynamic and visionary Global Director of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive the strategic technology, process, systems, and data architecture landscape for our organization. The leader will oversee a team of talented architects, guiding the development of a cohesive enterprise architecture that enables innovation, scalability, and resilience. A key focus of this role is to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring the integration of AI capabilities into our enterprise architecture plans.
The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight, leadership excellence, and deep understanding of architectural design and governance—including process, systems, and data domains. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate agility to respond to a rapidly evolving digital landscape while translating vision into practical, long-term planning. The ability to create strong partnerships, collaborate across different teams, and navigate ambiguity are also important.
Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate the long-term enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Establish a roadmap for technology modernization and end-to-end process anchored AI enablement across the enterprise.
- Build and mentor a high-performing global architecture team; foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure AI capabilities are embedded into architecture standards and technology platforms.
- Develop and enforce enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance models.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
- Facilitate executive forums focus on process, technology and data governance
- Oversee evaluation and selection of enterprise platforms, tools, and technologies.
- Monitor industry trends and assess their potential impact on the enterprise.
- Define metrics to measure architecture effectiveness and business impact.
- Ensure architecture decisions deliver measurable value in agility, cost optimization, and customer experience.
- Oversee architecture governance, standards, and roadmaps across business units, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to translate business needs into process, data and technology capabilities and investment priorities.
- Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and customer engagements related to technology strategy.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Management.
- A minimum 15 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or digital transformation.
- A minimum 5 years of executive and people leadership experience.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Your Skills:
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Proven success leading enterprise-wide architecture programs in complex, global organizations—preferably in chemical, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
- Strategic Business Alignment: Strong business acumen with a track record of aligning technology with strategic business outcomes.
- Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Operational Management: Experience managing large teams and budgets; comfortable operating in matrixed and global environments.
Additional Notes:
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
- This position can be located in Houston, TX or Midland, MI.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
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Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
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Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
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Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
www.dow.com
.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.www.dow.com
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