Enterprise Architect

CarMax•Richmond, TX

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect participates in the creation and maintenance of IT strategy. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for expertise in one or more of the key Information Technology subject areas including but not limited to: Business Architecture, Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, Network Architecture, Security, Compute Infrastructure, End User Devices, Telephony, Cloud, Mobile, and/or Data. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for oversight of the designs, development and maintenance within their assigned area. This involves the uniformity and performance of the implementations. This position will be responsible for ensuring that development meets CarMax® architectural and quality expectations. The role requires knowledge about all applicable business processes. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for proactively and holistically leading the IT enterprise in change that moves the organization towards the desired business vision. The Enterprise Architect has a broad understanding of CarMax business models to develop overarching recommendations. This position works with business and IT leadership to set IT architectural vision and develop multi-year roadmaps. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the development and oversight of IT processes and governance plan. This Enterprise Architect is a mentor and provides positive and developmental feedback and capitalizes on teachable moments to grow others. This position is responsible for the training and development of associates. The Enterprise Architect is a key member of the Technology team who sits at the intersection of product development and current and future technology vision. The EA has a wealth of knowledge and experience across multiple domains and is responsible for driving the vision and execution of CarMax business capabilities and technology landscape across multiple business and technology teams. They serve a critical role, aligning business vision and technology strategy and championing this strategy across Product leadership team, Lead Developers, Solutions Architects and Technology Infrastructure. Additionally, the EA ensures the appropriate implementation of standards and is responsible for the delivery of key objectives for Architecture across the organization. The EA is also responsible for advising, educating, and helping establish the future technology landscape of CarMax across business units to ensure that CarMax technology solutions continue to deliver an unrivaled experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and creativity
Proven analytic orientation as well as ability to be comfortable with some uncertainty
Demonstrated focus on delivering creative features that will guarantee market differentiation
Innovative; thinks beyond boundaries
Persuasive communicator – able to explain complex or intangible concepts
Ability to understand business needs and influence business strategies
Proficient speaking to large audiences and executives
Entrepreneurial drive and spirit; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Handles constructive criticism with ease; adapts easily and efficiently to change
Broad understanding of enterprise technology landscape including security, infrastructure, operations, networking, and application development – must have significant depth in at least one of these areas
Experience across multiple business sectors – retail experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and practice using enterprise architecture frameworks
BA/BS Degree required. Master’s Degree a plus
10+ years of experience in Information Technology
2+ years of experience with lean/agile development processes
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Responsibilities

Design an architectural vision for delivery teams aligned to the business strategy and product vision, stakeholder requirements and future capabilities and educate the team on this vision
Establish the current and future technology landscape for Carmax considering global principles, business vision, external best practices, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
Developing and communicating the enterprise architecture
Aligning architecture initiatives across the enterprise ensuring cohesion of the solutions
Coordinating the implementation of architecture designs in partnership with domain and solution architects
Steward the cross-enterprise architecture design discussions
Coach and lead developers, solution architects and technical leads on best practices, re-usability, development best practices and understanding technical debt as well as the impact of these on availability and stability SLAs
Document best practices, enterprise development patterns, technology implementation strategies and drive education and adoption through the organization
Partner with leaders across the organization to assist in the development of roadmaps and guardrails including timeline, budget, team structure and skillset requirements
Assist in attracting, recruiting, and retaining a strong bench of skilled and engaged associates
Responsible for defining and achieving Key Results for the EA organization based on set Objectives
Other Duties and Responsibilities