Forsyth Barnes
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture (Ref: 190482)
Forsyth Barnes, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
(Ref: 190482) — Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days in office). Base pay range : $220,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr Title:
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture Location:
Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days in office) Introduction Our client is a prominent global leader in the restaurant and food service sector, renowned for innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-first philosophy. With their acceleration initiative, they are driving large-scale digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, robotics, and automation to enhance guest experience and modernize service delivery. As part of this growth journey, they are seeking a
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
to define, lead, and govern the enterprise architecture strategy that underpins the company’s global digital evolution. Key Responsibilities
Develop and oversee enterprise architecture strategies that align with global business objectives and digital transformation goals Lead architecture governance across business units, ensuring technology adoption is scalable, secure, and cost-effective Partner with senior leadership to define future-state architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains Drive adoption of emerging technologies (AI, robotics, cloud, automation) to modernize operations and improve customer experience Manage and mentor a team of architects, fostering collaboration, innovation, and delivery excellence Collaborate with technology, product, and operations leaders to ensure architectural alignment with business outcomes Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 15+ years of IT experience with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture leadership roles Proven success leading architecture strategy in large-scale, global organizations, ideally in retail, hospitality, or food service sectors Deep knowledge of EA, IT principles, cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), APIs, microservices, and AI (including generative AI) Proficient in SDLC, ITSM, Agile, Lean, DevOps, and frameworks like ITIL and TOGAF Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-wide initiatives involving digital transformation and emerging technologies Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level US Citizenship or Green Card required Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Restaurants Note: This description focuses on the essential responsibilities and requirements for the role. No boilerplate tracking or non-relevant notices are included.
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Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
(Ref: 190482) — Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days in office). Base pay range : $220,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr Title:
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture Location:
Chicago, IL – Hybrid (3 days in office) Introduction Our client is a prominent global leader in the restaurant and food service sector, renowned for innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-first philosophy. With their acceleration initiative, they are driving large-scale digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, robotics, and automation to enhance guest experience and modernize service delivery. As part of this growth journey, they are seeking a
Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
to define, lead, and govern the enterprise architecture strategy that underpins the company’s global digital evolution. Key Responsibilities
Develop and oversee enterprise architecture strategies that align with global business objectives and digital transformation goals Lead architecture governance across business units, ensuring technology adoption is scalable, secure, and cost-effective Partner with senior leadership to define future-state architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains Drive adoption of emerging technologies (AI, robotics, cloud, automation) to modernize operations and improve customer experience Manage and mentor a team of architects, fostering collaboration, innovation, and delivery excellence Collaborate with technology, product, and operations leaders to ensure architectural alignment with business outcomes Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 15+ years of IT experience with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture leadership roles Proven success leading architecture strategy in large-scale, global organizations, ideally in retail, hospitality, or food service sectors Deep knowledge of EA, IT principles, cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), APIs, microservices, and AI (including generative AI) Proficient in SDLC, ITSM, Agile, Lean, DevOps, and frameworks like ITIL and TOGAF Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-wide initiatives involving digital transformation and emerging technologies Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level US Citizenship or Green Card required Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Restaurants Note: This description focuses on the essential responsibilities and requirements for the role. No boilerplate tracking or non-relevant notices are included.
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