Director - Enterprise Architecture

The Director of Architecture

for

e

-

Commerce

and Digital Retail

will lead architecture strategy and execution for our global e

-c

ommerce

and digital retail

platforms.

(S)he will own Solutions Architecture for all guest-facing digital channels and products/

platforms and

lead a team of Solutions Architects

.

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical

expertise

and a passion for innovation

, as well as a hands-on architect

,

leading some of the projects directly

. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience

with

large-scale, high-performance

e

-c

ommerce/

o

mnichannel architecture,

engineering

and operations

;

cloud technologies

;

and a strong background in the QSR

and/

or retail industry. (S)he

will

be responsible for

transforming Inspire Digital Platform into a scalable multi-brand white-labeled platform and

drive

integration

of Inspire Brands

’

vertical

e

-c

ommerce and

r

estaurant

t

echnolog

y

capabilities

into a cohesive

Unified Commerce

architecture

. This role will be part of Architecture & Innovation team and report to VP, Architecture & Innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership:

Develop and lead

a cohesive

architecture strategy for

e-commerce and digital retail

platforms.

Collaborate with executive leadership to align architectural initiatives

and designs

with business

objectives

.

Drive innovation and digital transformation efforts across the organization.

Architecture Development:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and

highly performant

architectur

al

solutions.

Ensure architectural alignment with business goals, industry

and company

standards and best practices.

Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural documentation, standards, and guidelines.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, operations, and marketing

.

Provide thought leadership and support.

Mentor and develop team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Technology and Innovation:

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the business

.

Examples may include voice AI, drone delivery service, recommendation engine, etc.

Drive the adoption of modern technologies

and best practices

such as

API-driven architectures

,

cloud computing, microservices,

etc

.

Champion the use of data and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance customer experiences.

Project and Vendor Management

:

Manage

complex

architectural efforts/

projects from conception through implementation, ensuring

timely

and successful deliver

y

.

Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.

Monitor and report on

architecture

progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 4 Year Degree; Preferred Bachelor's or Master's

degree in

a technical

field.

10+ years of experience in solutions architecture

and engineering

, with a focus on

e

-c

ommerce and

digital retail.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

.

The

ability to influence engineers, peers, and executive stakeholders

.

Expert knowledge and experience architecting,

designing

and implementing large-scale e

-c

ommerce/

r

etail/

o

mnichannel solutions for

r

estaurant (QSR),

r

etail, and/or

h

ospitality companies

.

Strong knowledge and masterful application of

modern

application,

integration and data

practices

and patterns,

such as

Domain Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices,

CQRS, circuit breaker, bulkhead, etc

.

Thorough

understanding

and experience with

modern

IT

practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile

, Lean, Design Thinking, etc

.

Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy requirements in a global context.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

Experience with Agile methodologies and project management best practices.

Thorough

understanding

and experience with

modern

IT

practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile

, Lean, Design Thinking, etc

.

People coaching and development.

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

The Director of Architecture

for

e

-

Commerce

and Digital Retail

will lead architecture strategy and execution for our global e

-c

ommerce

and digital retail

platforms.

(S)he will own Solutions Architecture for all guest-facing digital channels and products/

platforms and

lead a team of Solutions Architects

.

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical

expertise

and a passion for innovation

, as well as a hands-on architect

,

leading some of the projects directly

. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience

with

large-scale, high-performance

e

-c

ommerce/

o

mnichannel architecture,

engineering

and operations

;

cloud technologies

;

and a strong background in the QSR

and/

or retail industry. (S)he

will

be responsible for

transforming Inspire Digital Platform into a scalable multi-brand white-labeled platform and

drive

integration

of Inspire Brands

’

vertical

e

-c

ommerce and

r

estaurant

t

echnolog

y

capabilities

into a cohesive

Unified Commerce

architecture

. This role will be part of Architecture & Innovation team and report to VP, Architecture & Innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership:

Develop and lead

a cohesive

architecture strategy for

e-commerce and digital retail

platforms.

Collaborate with executive leadership to align architectural initiatives

and designs

with business

objectives

.

Drive innovation and digital transformation efforts across the organization.

Architecture Development:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and

highly performant

architectur

al

solutions.

Ensure architectural alignment with business goals, industry

and company

standards and best practices.

Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural documentation, standards, and guidelines.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, operations, and marketing

.

Provide thought leadership and support.

Mentor and develop team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Technology and Innovation:

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the business

.

Examples may include voice AI, drone delivery service, recommendation engine, etc.

Drive the adoption of modern technologies

and best practices

such as

API-driven architectures

,

cloud computing, microservices,

etc

.

Champion the use of data and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance customer experiences.

Project and Vendor Management

:

Manage

complex

architectural efforts/

projects from conception through implementation, ensuring

timely

and successful deliver

y

.

Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.

Monitor and report on

architecture

progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 4 Year Degree; Preferred Bachelor's or Master's

degree in

a technical

field.

10+ years of experience in solutions architecture

and engineering

, with a focus on

e

-c

ommerce and

digital retail.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

.

The

ability to influence engineers, peers, and executive stakeholders

.

Expert knowledge and experience architecting,

designing

and implementing large-scale e

-c

ommerce/

r

etail/

o

mnichannel solutions for

r

estaurant (QSR),

r

etail, and/or

h

ospitality companies

.

Strong knowledge and masterful application of

modern

application,

integration and data

practices

and patterns,

such as

Domain Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices,

CQRS, circuit breaker, bulkhead, etc

.

Thorough

understanding

and experience with

modern

IT

practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile

, Lean, Design Thinking, etc

.

Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy requirements in a global context.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

Experience with Agile methodologies and project management best practices.

Thorough

understanding

and experience with

modern

IT

practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile

, Lean, Design Thinking, etc

.

People coaching and development.

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr