Director, Enterprise Architecture

Bain & Company • Boston, MA

44d

About The Position

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. This team considers the full spectrum of people, tech, and process to help others at Bain achieve their goals. We aim to understand our partners in the business so well that our proposed architectures, apps, and automations really do improve their work lives. If you're the sort of person who embraces change, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, and who friends and family still call for tech advice, this might be a great team for you. The Director, Enterprise Innovation sits within Tech Solutions and leads the strategy, development, and delivery of innovative product outcomes aligned with Bain's strategic priorities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, ensuring products meet business objectives through agile, iterative processes. The Director fosters collaboration with senior stakeholders, influences change, and builds strong cross-functional relationships. They are also responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of Product Innovation Managers, driving adoption of best practices, and introducing new methodologies to enhance innovation efforts. A strong foundation in multi-disciplinary innovation and business acumen is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all modern aspects of product management with expertise in some areas - from opportunity discovery including strategy and commercialization, solution discovery and design and product development with a history of working cross-functional - designers, engineers, data scientists, etc.
• Good grasp of engineering processes and full software development lifecycle and literacy and awareness of technology trends, choices and risks
• Strong ability to influence for impact, including making a compelling business case
• Agile project management and design thinking/ human centered-design experience
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and leadership in coaching agile teams.
• Advanced skills in facilitating and fostering consensus among diverse teams.
• Ability to drive complex projects with strategic thinking and initiative-taking.
• Development of impactful customer-facing solutions from intricate business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills to address customer needs and expectations.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, leadership mindset, and cultural influence.
• Robust relationship management, negotiation, and vendor evaluation skills.
• Leadership and management experience, including performance and workforce planning.
• Experience with software and/or digital products in B2B space, from conception to launch, driving substantial positive impact on client results and business performance
• Experience shipping successful enterprise software products with a heavy focus on decision support and workflow automation
• Direct experience with agile methodologies
• Experience in product innovation, design and engineering processes and the full software development lifecycle spanning multiple industries or capabilities
• Experience with systems integration and/or UI/UX/Design
• Direct product leadership experience
• Direct management experience across multiple geographies
• Hands-on leadership in cross-functional teams, managing product and technical teams across multiple regions to ensure product success.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach innovation managers on various aspects of innovation, leveraging expertise to add value to the team's efforts and advising on strategic issues and initiatives
• Help implement agile methodologies and new innovation approaches for team success, guiding them on complex matters within the functional area
• Act as a subject matter expert, using deep functional and technical knowledge to influence team members and drive innovation
• Manage multiple team members responsible for individual projects, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with emerging business needs and strategic vision
• Support projects across the lifecycle and assisting team members in leveraging best practices and anticipating actions for successful project delivery
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of company policies and practices, advising and influencing the team on best practices and innovative approaches
• Manage aspects of the Innovation team, ensuring team members thrive in their roles and develop strategic, cross-Practice product concepts
• Contribute to shaping EIA team strategy through OKRs and other initiatives, understanding interrelated departments and processes, and driving continuous improvement
• Develop and implement best practices for innovation through frameworks, playbooks, and tools that empower teams across the firm.
• Opportunistically expand the innovation portfolio of services, influencing decision-making and taking ownership of complex programs
• Possess highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, managing diverse relationships and interactions, and maintaining promoter relationships within the office or functional area
• Lead and inspire a team of Innovation Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Champion the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans, ensuring the team's skills evolve with business needs
• Conduct capacity planning to optimize team structure, identify skill gaps, and determine resource needs, including outsourcing opportunities, to meet business objectives

Benefits

• Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Annual fitness reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees