Enterprise Architect

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$215,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder’s is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and technically accomplished Enterprise Architect to shape the technology foundation for the company’s continued growth. The role defines and advances enterprise architecture strategy so systems, platforms, data, and integrations work together to support an evolving business. It is a highly visible leadership position at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, partnering with IT leadership, business leaders, and external technology partners to establish standards, guide investments, simplify complex environments, and develop scalable solutions. The successful candidate combines enterprise architecture expertise and business acumen with a builder’s mentality. They will set strategic direction while remaining engaged in technical decisions and practical solution delivery, introduce governance without slowing an entrepreneurial organization, and influence through collaboration. The role will establish foundational architecture capabilities and processes, with the opportunity to recruit, develop, and lead a dedicated team as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, including substantial experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology transformation.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology modernization or transformation initiatives in complex business environments.
Experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, future-state roadmaps, and architectural standards.
Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, ERP systems, integration architecture, cloud technologies, data platforms, and cybersecurity principles.
Experience working with SAP or comparable enterprise ERP platforms.
Ability to evaluate complex technology environments, identify simplification opportunities, and develop scalable architectural solutions.
Experience establishing or maturing enterprise architecture practices, governance models, or technology standards.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business objectives into technology strategies and investment recommendations.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and guide technology decisions without direct reporting authority.
Experience partnering with technology implementation teams, external vendors, and enterprise transformation programs.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
Hands-on, collaborative leadership approach and ability to operate strategically while remaining engaged in technical architecture and solution design.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly complex operating environments.
Experience supporting large-scale ERP transformation, enterprise systems integration, or digital modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and related enterprise technology ecosystems.
Experience with cloud platforms, integration middleware, APIs, and modern enterprise data architectures.
Familiarity with TOGAF or comparable enterprise architecture methodologies.
Experience building or scaling an enterprise architecture capability within a high-growth or transforming organization.
Exposure to AI, automation, advanced analytics, and emerging enterprise technologies.
Experience supporting technology integration associated with acquisitions, business expansion, or organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise architecture strategies that support technology transformation and changing business needs.
Assess the current technology environment, identify architectural gaps and technical debt, and develop a future-state architecture roadmap.
Lead modernization initiatives to improve integration, scalability, reliability, and efficiency across enterprise systems.
Align transformation priorities with business objectives, operational needs, and technology investments.
Guide architectural decisions across ERP, enterprise applications, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and integration technologies.
Identify opportunities to streamline platforms, reduce complexity, improve interoperability, and strengthen enterprise capabilities.
Support digital transformation involving automation, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies.
Establish measurable outcomes for architecture and modernization initiatives and ensure investments deliver business value.
Establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, frameworks, and decision-making practices.
Develop and maintain current-state and future-state architecture models that show technology capabilities and dependencies.
Create practical governance processes that support consistency, security, scalability, and business agility.
Partner with technology teams to align new solutions with long-term architecture objectives.
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and enterprise platforms to inform investment decisions.
Guide architectural design and integration decisions involving SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise business systems.
Balance operational requirements with long-term technology sustainability and architectural integrity.
Advise IT leadership and business stakeholders on technology strategy.
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, and other functions to understand capabilities and technology requirements.
Translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions and architectural recommendations.
Influence technology decisions across teams without relying on direct reporting relationships.
Partner with Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Data & Analytics teams to align priorities and transformation initiatives.
Communicate architectural concepts, investment recommendations, and technology tradeoffs to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Establish foundational capabilities, processes, and an operating model for the emerging Enterprise Architecture function.
Identify future architecture talent and capability needs based on business growth and transformation priorities.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to internal teams, consultants, implementation partners, and vendors.
Develop reusable architecture standards, reference models, and documentation to support organizational scalability.
Help shape the future Enterprise Architecture organization, with the opportunity to recruit, develop, and lead a dedicated team as business needs evolve.
Foster a collaborative approach to architecture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.