Director, IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture

Xylem • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Role Xylem is seeking a Director, IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture to oversee the IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture functions. This role is responsible for defining, evolving, and communicating the company’s enterprise-wide IT strategy while owning and maturing the enterprise architecture capability across Xylem’s global IT landscape. You will partner closely with the IT Leadership Team and business executives to ensure technology investments, roadmaps, and architectures align with business priorities and enable long-term value creation. The role leads a high-performing enterprise architecture team, governs the IT portfolio, and drives innovation, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• 10–12+ years of IT experience in large or multinational organizations
• Minimum 5 years leading IT Strategy or Enterprise Architecture functions
• Experience in portfolio governance, strategic planning, and enterprise architecture frameworks
• Strong organizational and governance leadership capabilities
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of IT financial planning and business operations
• Knowledge of cloud computing, ERP transformation, cybersecurity, and data platforms
• Ability to influence across formal and informal organizational structures
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making based on analytics and business value
• Ability to align IT initiatives to strategic goals
• Understanding of enterprise architecture value within industrial/manufacturing environments
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management expertise

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or advanced technical degree)
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience
• 15+ years progressive enterprise architecture experience
• 7+ years program or portfolio management experience
• Business Relationship Management or consulting background
• Certifications: TOGAF, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, BRM

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Leadership Develop, communicate, and annually refresh the enterprise IT Strategy framework and long-range planning (LRP) roadmap Translate business strategy into business capability maps and technology roadmaps Provide thought leadership on macro technology trends, risks, and innovation opportunities Serve as the face of IT to the business for portfolio solution alignment and advisory
• Enterprise Architecture Governance Establish and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, patterns, and best practices Lead Enterprise Architecture Review Board and governance processes Oversee architecture decision records and compliance with established frameworks Ensure scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions across global platforms
• Portfolio Governance & Value Delivery Govern the IT portfolio to ensure strategic alignment and prevent redundant solutions Track application lifecycle, technical debt, and value realization Facilitate prioritization of demand based on business value and strategic alignment Provide executive-level portfolio and application health reporting Partner with BRM and Service Delivery leaders to optimize investments
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Establish communication frameworks for enterprise technology initiatives Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Provide portfolio insights in business updates and leadership forums Build strong relationships with business leaders, vendors, and partners
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement Apply external benchmarking and competitive insights to drive innovation Lead technology-enabled process improvement initiatives Support PMO governance through architecture reviews and demand screening Participate in quality gate reviews and standards development
• Organizational Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing global enterprise architecture team Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Champion change, modernization, and enterprise adoption of standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director