Director, Enterprise Architecture

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

270d

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Architecture (EA) we are seeking is a visionary thinker grounded with broad, hands-on experience. This role will be responsible for managing the legacy PetSmart enterprise architecture as well as leading the evolutionary architecture response to disruptive forces in the industry. This role will be responsible for enabling the long-term business strategies by identifying and analyzing the execution of change toward the desired business vision and targeted objectives. A key part of this role is leading the activities for creation and management of the architectural roadmaps, creating actionable recommendations to business leaders, and providing oversight and guidance to the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years retail experience navigating large corporate technology landscapes.
• Proven experience building and managing development teams that design and deliver large high availability systems.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills; ability to decompose complex problems, prioritize issues, and implement sensible solutions.
• Experience leading the development of technology solutions throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Demonstrates proven leadership of large end-user projects and programs.
• Proven decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to influence.
• Keen organization and project management skills.
• Passionate about quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, dynamic, strategic and results-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills - demonstrated ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences including those at the senior leadership levels.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Proven experience collaborating with C-Level, SVP, EVP, VP and Director level associates.
• Demonstrates exceptional relationship building skills with ability to influence others.
• Proven history of working closely with business partners to successfully drive overall company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive the practice of enterprise architecture across the Technology department.
• Align the long-term technology vision with business objectives to overcome legacy constraints and unlock new business capabilities.
• Create enterprise architecture artifacts which will enable Technology initiatives for all functional areas.
• Drive the practice of solutions architecture across the Technology team.
• Oversee EA deliverables and artifacts created by 3rd Party System Integrators and Implementation Partners.
• Influence across the organization to implement new and improved processes.

Benefits

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park.
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers.
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options.
• On-site coffee bar.
• “Lil' Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid).
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers