Manager, Enterprise Architecture

ConocoPhillips•Houston, TX

30d

About The Position

The Leader of Enterprise Architecture is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise architecture across the organization. This role ensures technology investments align with business objectives, drives digital transformation, and enables innovation at scale. The leader will build and mentor a high-performing architecture team, cultivate cross-functional collaboration, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field or foreign equivalent
10 or more years of progressive experience in IT

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field or foreign equivalent
Advanced certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, CISSP, CISM, PMP)
15 or more years of dynamic experience in IT, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership roles
Experience building and managing high-performing teams
Experience with cybersecurity architecture, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Experience in the energy sector or other asset-intensive industries
Experience with M&A, digital transformation, or operational excellence programs

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and digital transformation initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a team of enterprise and solution architects; develop a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
Partner with business and IT leaders to define technology roadmaps, standards, and governance processes
Engage with the Security and Risk organization to develop secure architecture patterns and practices, and to review existing solutions for compliance and remediation
Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions
Drive adoption of cloud, data, and emerging technologies to enable business agility and operational excellence
Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Represent the organization in executive forums, industry events, and with external partners as needed
Present to large groups and/or non-technical executive and business leaders on IT and architecture concepts
Own and evolve the enterprise architecture framework (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or similar) and ensure its adoption across the organization
Architect and govern hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud migration, cloud-native design, and cost optimization
Lead the design and integration of enterprise data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, and advanced analytics/AI/ML capabilities
Oversee the implementation of cybersecurity architecture, including zero trust, identity and access management (IAM), and regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Guide the modernization of legacy systems, application rationalization, and the adoption of microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and automation best practices
Establish and enforce architecture standards for interoperability, scalability, performance, and disaster recovery
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, IoT, edge computing, blockchain) for business impact and innovation
Lead architectural governance boards and ensure solution alignment with enterprise standards
Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture, object-oriented analysis and design, and legacy n-tier client/server systems
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with an ability to communicate complex information to multiple levels of the organization, including executives