Title: Senior Manager, Enterprise Architecture
Location: Katy, TX 77449 (ONSITE)
Duration: Direct Hire 
Compensation: $200K – $220K per year 
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. (sponsorship available if needed) 

Job Profile Summary:
The Senior Enterprise Architect Manager leads a team of solution architects & enterprise architects to define and implement the organization's strategic technology roadmap. This role ensures alignment between IT architecture and business goals, drives innovation, and enforces architectural governance. As a people manager, the role emphasizes team development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description:

• Lead and manage a team of architects across multiple domains
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and roadmaps
• Align IT architecture with business strategy and transformation initiatives
• Oversee architectural governance and ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to guide major initiatives and investments
• Support modernization efforts including cloud migration, legacy system integration, and data architecture
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within architecture practice
• Mentor team members and support career development and succession planning

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master degree in Information Technology (preferred)
• Certification in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is a plus

Work Experiences:

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading an enterprise architecture role
• At least 3 years in a leadership or people management capacity
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-wide architecture strategies
• Experience working in large, complex organizations with cross-functional teams
• Having deep and extensive expertise across the entire retail ecosystem, with a focus on digital, in-store operations, merchandising, supply chain management, and marketing

Skills:

• Possess comprehensive expertise in the retail domain, with a deep understanding of its core functions: Digital, Stores, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Marketing.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Deep understanding of architecture frameworks and methodologies
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, Network & Infrastructure, data governance, and integration patterns (Kafka, ESB, REST API, Google Big Query, Data Stage etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and digital transformation practices

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a high-performing team of enterprise architects
• Define and enforce architectural standards and governance processes
• Align architecture strategy with business goals and IT capabilities
• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on major technology decisions
• Partner with business units to understand needs and translate them into architectural solutions
• Monitor industry trends and assess their impact on enterprise architecture
• Ensure architecture supports scalability, security, and operational efficiency
• Drive adoption of best practices and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular office attendance is required.

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

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