Sr. Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Medline Industries continues to grow, and grow, and grow. In fact, we have enjoyed DOUBLE DIGIT growth in 5 of the past 7 years! And we are AGAIN named as a Chicago Tribune Top Employer! The Senior Manager of Enterprise Architecture is responsible for leading and managing the Solution Architecture and Domain architecture team - a pivotal architecture function within the EA organization. The Solution and Domain architecture team is expected to provide projectized technical leadership and oversight to IT Portfolio functions. The role will also be expected to provide guidance and oversight to Application architecture in a federated architecture org model. This role involves designing, planning, and implementing enterprise-wide IT architecture strategies that align with business objectives while also maturing the organization's modern application architecture platform. The Senior Manager will work closely with business and IT leaders to ensure efficient use of technology, promote architecture best practices and governance, and develop high-impact technical leadership within the organization. Key Responsibilities include providing leadership and oversight for the Solution and Domain architecture & Capacity Management teams, ensuring they deliver high-quality solutions. The Senior Manager will collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize business opportunities that can be enhanced through effective architecture. They will design and oversee the implementation of complex IT systems, ensuring they meet business needs and are scalable, secure, and efficient. Establishing and enforcing architectural principles, guidelines, and standards is crucial, as is developing and maintaining current and target state architecture models, including applications, data, and infrastructure. The role also emphasizes team development and management, where the Senior Manager will mentor high-impact technical leadership teams through onboarding, open communication, training, and development opportunities. They will manage the hiring, training, and development of staff, provide performance reviews, recommend pay increases, and ensure consistent application of organizational policies. Additionally, the Senior Manager will bolster governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural principles & standards, company policies, industry regulations, and best practices. They will lead technology selection and system integration for solutions, ensuring alignment with the overall enterprise architecture. Collaboration and communication are key, as the Senior Manager will work closely with various business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure that architecture solutions meet business requirements. They will act as a key advisor to IT leadership, providing insights and recommendations on emerging technologies and trends, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely. The role also involves promoting a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of innovative technologies and approaches, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the effectiveness of IT solutions.