Enterprise Architect, Customer

OverviewEnterprise Architect, Customer & Digital Platforms – Join to apply for the Enterprise Architect, Customer & Digital Platforms role at Ahold Delhaize USA.ResponsibilitiesLead cross-functional IT teams to establish a high-performing, service-driven culture focused on architecture excellence.Mentor junior and mid-level architects, driving the development of next-generation IT talent within the organization.Act as a change agent, challenging the status quo to improve business performance, productivity, and innovation.IT Solution ArchitectureDesign enterprise-level architecture solutions that are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with long-term business strategies.Steer the overall architecture governance, ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards, market trends, and security compliance.IT Architecture Target State and RoadmapDefine and manage architecture roadmaps for multiple business or technology platforms, ensuring alignment with global IT strategies and enterprise goals.Provide strategic input to senior leadership on IT investments and portfolio management, ensuring architecture roadmaps are fully integrated with business objectives.Risk, Compliance, SecurityLead the architectural governance process, ensuring all solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards.Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive mitigation, embedding security and compliance into all architecture decisions.Innovation & New TechnologyStay abreast of emerging technology trends and integrate them into the IT roadmap.Work with third-party vendors to align their innovation roadmaps with the organization's strategy.Financial ManagementAlign architectural decisions with financial budgets, ensuring that total cost of ownership (TCO) is controlled and minimized—measuring the impact of architecture decisions on CapEx and OpEx.Ensure technical debt is managed, informing the software lifecycle process including Gartner TIME and 6Rs.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields OR equivalent work experience; advanced certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL) are preferred.Extensive experience in IT architecture leadership, strategy development, and governance.Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and leadership to development teams.Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into architectural deliverables and technical specifications.Strong influence and decision-making skills with proven success in guiding complex IT transformations.Preferred Qualifications MSc Computer Science/Information Management, Post graduate degree is preferred.Agile Methodology and/or ScrumConsultancy SkillsAgile ArchitectureArchiMate Modeling, Experience with BiZZdesign EA ToolSalary Range$151,200 - $226,800All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills.This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesRetailReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ahold Delhaize USA by 2xGet notified about new Enterprise Architect jobs in Salisbury, NC. #J-18808-Ljbffr