Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

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Job Overview

The Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture will play a pivotal role in Macy's technology strategy, driving enterprise-wide architectural alignment and innovation to support long-term business objectives. This leader will oversee a team of Technology Portfolio Architects and Enterprise Technology & Enterprise Business Architects, centralizing architectural oversight and ensuring that technology solutions align with Macy's transformation initiatives, such as IT modernization and mainframe rationalization. This role demands a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The Senior Director is based in Johns Creek, GA and will report to VP, Platform Development.

What You Will Do

Architectural Leadership: Develop and maintain Macy's enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry trends. Lead the design of modular, scalable, and innovative solutions that address current and future business needs. Collaborate with Portfolio and Domain Architects to establish and enforce architecture principles and standards.

Team Management and Development: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance to ensure consistent architectural practices across portfolios.

Strategic Alignment: Drive enterprise-wide architectural alignment, ensuring cohesive integration of technology, people, and processes. Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency. Advocate for and implement governance processes to ensure architectural compliance and risk mitigation.

Transformation and Modernization: Lead delivery of enterprise transformation initiatives such as cloud migration, IT modernization, and mainframe rationalization delivering measurable business outcomes. Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.

Communication and Advocacy: Effectively communicate enterprise architectural strategies, decisions, and roadmaps to executive leadership and stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills You Will Need

• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into architectural strategies.
• Expertise in cloud technologies and experience migrating legacy mainframe & distributed applications to modern cloud native platforms.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence diverse stakeholders and foster innovation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, governance processes, and emerging technologies.

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, engineering management, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise architectural strategy in complex environments.
• Collaborative, results-driven, and committed to fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.
• Skilled at influencing senior leadership and bridging technical and business perspectives.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Macy's

Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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