Director of Enterprise Architecture

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategy that aligns technology investments with business objectives. The Director of Enterprise Architecture partners closely with executive stakeholders to modernize platforms, reduce system complexity, and establish scalable, secure, and future-ready technology capabilities. This position blends strategic vision with hands-on architectural leadership across cloud, data, integration, and enterprise systems.

Worksite Location: Hybrid; 2-3 days in the office – Eau Claire, WI

Pay Range

• Up to $200K salary 15% bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off
• 15% Annual bonus
• 401k match
• Education assistance
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology leaders to define and execute an enterprise architecture strategy aligned to long-term organizational goals
• Establish and govern enterprise architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps to drive consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Lead architecture efforts across a diverse ecosystem including cloud platforms (Azure), enterprise data platforms, SaaS applications, and on-prem systems
• Design and standardize integration frameworks, reducing point-to-point connections and enabling scalable, API-led and event-driven architectures
• Define and enforce integration patterns including REST/GraphQL APIs, event streaming, messaging, and data pipelines (ETL/ELT/CDC)
• Oversee architecture governance processes (e.g., review boards), ensuring alignment, reducing technical debt, and improving system interoperability
• Provide architectural oversight for complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and long-term strategy
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, balancing custom development and vendor platforms with scalability and maintainability in mind
• Lead efforts to rationalize and consolidate systems to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy across the enterprise
• Establish architectural standards and governance for emerging AI capabilities, including safe and effective use of GenAI and LLM technologies
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, data, and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements for performance, resiliency, and compliance
• Build and mentor architecture capabilities across the organization, guiding engineers and technical teams on best practices and standards
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts such as system diagrams, integration models, and reference architectures
• Ensure all architecture aligns with regulatory, security, and audit requirements within a governed environment
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 years of progressive IT experience across engineering, platforms, and/or architecture
• 5 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture within complex environments
• Proven experience designing architecture across hybrid ecosystems (SaaS, cloud, and on-premises systems)
• Strong expertise in enterprise integration architecture, including API-led, event-driven, and data integration patterns
• Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks, including cloud platforms (Azure preferred), enterprise data platforms, and Microsoft ecosystem tools
• Experience with architecture domains including security, resiliency, disaster recovery, performance optimization, and monitoring
• Demonstrated success operating within regulated environments, with an understanding of compliance and risk considerations
• Prior leadership or people management experience, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
• Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and translating business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps
• Working knowledge of AI/GenAI capabilities and their application in enterprise environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive standardization, reduce complexity, and influence enterprise-wide technology decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in establishing enterprise architecture practices and governance
• Experience with Azure cloud services and integration capabilities
• Experience supporting modern data platforms and analytics environments
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF concepts)
• Experience supporting AI-enabled platforms and governance
  
  

Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)

• Azure Architecture certification(s)
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture training
• Security certification or demonstrable security architecture experience
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

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