Director of Enterprise Architecture and Applications

Iridium Satellite•McLean, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture and Applications to help shape and execute its technology strategy. This role involves translating business priorities into target-state architecture, platforms, and roadmaps, and establishing the necessary standards and governance. The Director will lead the Applications team, owning the applications portfolio from strategy and selection through integration, modernization, and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of influencing across the organization, making complex technical decisions, and driving simplification and modernization. This is an opportunity to shape the technology foundation of a global satellite communications company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related field.
15+ years of relevant experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, cloud architecture, or a related technology leadership role.
Experience with major enterprise and cloud platforms, including ServiceNow, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, and AWS.
Broad understanding of software development, testing methodologies, change management, and configuration management across both on-premises and cloud environments.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture fundamentals, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Knowledge of data protection, security, and compliance requirements for cloud-hosted applications.
Experience with automated deployment, continuous integration, release management, and DevOps practices.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation and modern application delivery tools.
Demonstrated experience leading projects in Agile environments, including planning, execution, risk management, and resource management.
Strong understanding of DevOps strategy, practices, and solution delivery.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead discussions, explain complex topics, and respond effectively in challenging situations.
Ability to build strong working relationships with business and technology leaders at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to build consensus, influence decisions, and drive collaboration across multiple departments.
Strong judgment, decisiveness, and the ability to work through complex or ambiguous situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Proactive approach to learning, staying current with emerging technologies, and sharing knowledge across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Open Group Architecture Framework – TOGAF

Responsibilities

Define the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap, including platforms, services, standards, integration patterns, and technology selections.
Connect business strategy to technology decisions, working closely with business leaders, project teams, developers, infrastructure, security, and operations.
Establish and enforce architecture standards and governance, while still being pragmatic enough to help teams get things done.
Own the enterprise applications portfolio, including application selection, implementation, integration, modernization, lifecycle management, and ongoing enhancement.
Lead and develop the Applications team, setting priorities, coaching people, managing performance, and building stronger technical capability.
Drive modernization and simplification, eliminating unnecessary complexity, improving processes, reducing technical debt, and improving the user experience.
Provide hands-on technical leadership when needed not just produce architecture diagrams, but help design solutions and resolve difficult technical decisions.
Lead major application initiatives with accountability for execution, risk, schedule, and business outcomes.
Manage strategic vendors, including product direction, performance, contracts, and commercial relationships.
Collaborate with business leaders and end-users to grasp requirements, address concerns, and synchronize tech solutions with operational needs.
Manage CapEx and OpEx responsibly, ensuring investments align with priorities and deliver value.