Enterprise Architecture Manager
About The Position
The Enterprise Architect Manager is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise architecture strategy, driving modernization and technology alignment to support business objectives, and ensuring robust governance across the organization. This leader oversees architecture professionals and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions, establish architectural standards, and enable reliable, high-quality business outcomes. The ideal candidate blends utility domain depth, modernization expertise, and hands-on architecture leadership. In addition, the Enterprise Architect Manager may serve as a principal architect, providing cross-portfolio guidance, advising senior leadership, and leading major transformation initiatives across the organization.
Requirements
- 8+ years (Manager) or 10+ years (Principal) in enterprise/solution architecture
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science and/or equivalent education and work experience.
- Proven record defining target architectures and roadmaps, building standards, and governing complex portfolios.
- Hands-on architecture as an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect or Product Architect.
- Excellent communication with executive presence; ability to quantify value and influence cross functional decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with relative utility experience
- Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL.
Responsibilities
- Business Enablement: Develop enterprise architecture artifacts that align with business objectives and implement structured governance processes.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as trusted advisor to Operations, Security, Infrastructure, Applications, and Data leaders; translate strategy into executable designs; facilitate decisions at Architecture Review Board and steering forums.
- Leadership & Enablement: Guide a team of architects or lead key programs. Build communities of practice and reusable resources.
- Architecture Governance & Standards: Set EA policies, standards, and patterns; manage effective governance for faster, safer delivery.
- Portfolio & Value Realization: Collaborate with PMO/Product and Finance to prioritize actions, define KPIs, and measure outcomes.
- Strategy & Roadmaps: Shape and maintain EA strategy, reference architectures, and roadmaps aligning business goals with tech investments.
- Principal Enterprise Architect: Serve as cross-portfolio architect, advisor to leadership, and lead major transformations.
Benefits
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
