AVP, Enterprise Solution Architecture

DIRECTV•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

DIRECTV is seeking a AVP, Enterprise Solution Architecture. This influential technology leader is responsible for directing the overall IT Architecture organization and defining the strategic technology vision across all business domains. This executive role shapes the enterprise's technology future state, leading the evaluation of strategic business needs and orchestrating the implementation of enterprise-wide solutions. The AVP serves as a key partner to executive leadership, translating business strategy into architectural roadmaps while managing teams, budgets, and critical technology decisions that have major impact on organizational success. Here’s what you’ll do: Strategic Architecture Leadership Direct and oversee the overall IT Architecture organization, setting vision, priorities, and strategic direction. Develop and articulate the ideal future target state architecture for all business domains across the enterprise which aligns with the business strategy for each domain and the trends in the industry as well. Incorporate strategic insight to address highly complex, high-impact business and technology challenges. Shape the organization's technology direction, outcomes, and long-term architectural strategy. Partner with executive team members to align technology strategies with overall organizational goals and business objectives. Enterprise Solution Design and Implementation Lead evaluation of strategic business needs across the enterprise and translate them into architectural solutions. Oversee successful implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions and initiatives. Develop and communicate enterprise-wide architectural vision to stakeholders at all levels. Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, security, integration, and business agility. Drive standardization and consistency in technology approaches across business domains. Technology Assessment and Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential fit within the organizational ecosystem. Conduct comprehensive technical assessments and estimations for strategic initiatives. Lead technology selection processes for major enterprise investments. Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies for competitive advantage. Balance innovation with risk management and operational stability. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Work closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to understand business priorities and constraints. Influence technology decisions at the highest levels of the organization. Communicate complex architectural concepts and recommendations to non-technical executives. Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups for architectural direction and major initiatives. Serve as trusted advisor on technology strategy and enterprise architecture matters. Organizational Leadership and Development Direct and control activities across multiple architecture teams and functional areas. Supervise, mentor, and develop subordinate teams and architecture leaders. Conduct joint goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning for direct reports. Influence and make decisions regarding hiring, firing, disciplinary action, and promotional activities. Build organizational capability and develop next-generation architecture talent. Financial and Resource Management Manage financial budgets for the architecture organization with full P&L responsibility. Allocate resources effectively across multiple teams and strategic initiatives. Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major technology investments. Optimize spending while ensuring architectural excellence and strategic alignment. Forecast budget needs and manage vendor relationships for architectural tools and services. Policy Development and Governance Develop corporate and organizational policies related to IT architecture and authorize their implementation. Establish architectural standards, principles, and governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with architectural policies across the enterprise. Create and maintain architectural review processes and decision-making frameworks. Drive architectural governance that balances control with business agility.

Requirements

10-15 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles.
Proven track record of leading large-scale organizational initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
Extensive experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies.
Demonstrated success in executive-level stakeholder management and influence.
Extensive leadership experience directing multiple teams and functional areas.
Proven ability to develop and execute organizational vision and strategy.
Strong people management skills including hiring, development, and performance management.
Experience building and scaling high-performing architecture organizations.
Track record of developing talent and building organizational capability.
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of technology landscapes across infrastructure, applications, data, and security domains.
Advanced understanding of cloud architectures, integration patterns, and modern technology stacks.
Expertise in technology evaluation, assessment, and strategic planning.
Strong knowledge of architectural patterns for scalability, reliability, and security.
Exceptional ability to translate business strategy into technology architecture and roadmaps.
Deep understanding of how technology decisions impact business outcomes and organizational success.
Proven capability to address highly complex problems with strategic insight.
Experience aligning technology investments with business value and ROI.
Understanding of industry trends and competitive technology landscapes.
Strong financial management and budgeting experience with P&L responsibility.
Proven ability to develop business cases and justify technology investments.
Experience with resource allocation and optimization across multiple initiatives.
Understanding of financial metrics and cost management in technology organizations.
Advanced stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at executive and board levels.
Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to build consensus and drive decision-making across organizational boundaries.
Strong presentation and executive communication capabilities.
Ability to develop and communicate compelling architectural vision.
Demonstrated sound judgment in making decisions with major organizational impact.
Ability to balance competing priorities and make trade-offs between multiple strategic objectives.
Experience making high-stakes technology decisions with long-term implications.
Strong risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.
Track record of decisions that positively shaped organizational direction and outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
Enterprise Architecture certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) highly desirable.
Relevant technology certifications demonstrating depth of expertise.
Visionary leader capable of seeing beyond current state to define future possibilities.
Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively across organizational silos.
Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.
Commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Executive presence with credibility and gravitas.

Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture Leadership Direct and oversee the overall IT Architecture organization, setting vision, priorities, and strategic direction.
Develop and articulate the ideal future target state architecture for all business domains across the enterprise which aligns with the business strategy for each domain and the trends in the industry as well.
Incorporate strategic insight to address highly complex, high-impact business and technology challenges.
Shape the organization's technology direction, outcomes, and long-term architectural strategy.
Partner with executive team members to align technology strategies with overall organizational goals and business objectives.
Enterprise Solution Design and Implementation Lead evaluation of strategic business needs across the enterprise and translate them into architectural solutions.
Oversee successful implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions and initiatives.
Develop and communicate enterprise-wide architectural vision to stakeholders at all levels.
Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, security, integration, and business agility.
Drive standardization and consistency in technology approaches across business domains.
Technology Assessment and Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential fit within the organizational ecosystem.
Conduct comprehensive technical assessments and estimations for strategic initiatives.
Lead technology selection processes for major enterprise investments.
Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies for competitive advantage.
Balance innovation with risk management and operational stability.
Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Work closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to understand business priorities and constraints.
Influence technology decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
Communicate complex architectural concepts and recommendations to non-technical executives.
Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups for architectural direction and major initiatives.
Serve as trusted advisor on technology strategy and enterprise architecture matters.
Organizational Leadership and Development Direct and control activities across multiple architecture teams and functional areas.
Supervise, mentor, and develop subordinate teams and architecture leaders.
Conduct joint goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning for direct reports.
Influence and make decisions regarding hiring, firing, disciplinary action, and promotional activities.
Build organizational capability and develop next-generation architecture talent.
Financial and Resource Management Manage financial budgets for the architecture organization with full P&L responsibility.
Allocate resources effectively across multiple teams and strategic initiatives.
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major technology investments.
Optimize spending while ensuring architectural excellence and strategic alignment.
Forecast budget needs and manage vendor relationships for architectural tools and services.
Policy Development and Governance Develop corporate and organizational policies related to IT architecture and authorize their implementation.
Establish architectural standards, principles, and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with architectural policies across the enterprise.
Create and maintain architectural review processes and decision-making frameworks.
Drive architectural governance that balances control with business agility.