Enterprise Architect

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

* A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)

* Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

* Competitive pay and performance incentives

* A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Enterprise Architect is responsible for developing, maintaining, and governing the enterprise architecture across the organization. This role leads and manages a team of solutions architects, ensures that the IT strategy aligns with business goals and objectives, and oversees the effective implementation and maintenance of the architecture. The Enterprise Architect also leads and collaborates with peers and cross-functional teams on diverse projects involving enterprise solutions.

HIRING TEAM TALENTCAST: CLICK HERE to listen to this 10-minute conversation with Matthew DiPaolo, our VP of Information Technology Operations, as he describes this position and what it takes to be successful in this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and evolve the WWP enterprise architecture framework across business, data, application, and technology domains, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and scalability for future growth.

• Communicate the strategic vision and direction for WWP enterprise IT systems, ensuring scalability, innovation, and alignment with mission-driven goals.

• Partner with executive leadership to align IT strategy with organizational goals.

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture governance practices and present architecture proposals to governance forums, ensuring compliance with established policies, review boards, and technical standards.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business units, IT, and executive stakeholders, facilitating architectural alignment through roadmaps and architecture review processes.

• Define and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business partners across systems and programs to design integrated enterprise solutions that reflect cross-domain dependencies.

• Define and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps to guide modernization, integration, and platform strategy across core business systems and services.

• Oversee the architectural design of complex enterprise solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, security, and integration requirements across platforms.

• Develop and maintain solution blueprints and architecture documentation that clearly articulate enterprise system design, integration points, and technology standards.

• Maintain centralized documentation of architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and solution evolution, supporting traceability across initiatives.

• Proactively identify architectural and technology risks, including legacy system dependencies, and define mitigation strategies that enhance system reliability and compliance.

• Provide technical leadership on key transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, data architecture evolution, and application modernization strategies.

• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, including hardware, software, applications, networks, and hands-on experience with enterprise IT tools relevant to architecture and integration.

• In-depth knowledge of business operations, strategic planning, and organizational goals.

• Strong understanding of data governance, data modeling, database management, and cybersecurity principles, including regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile and DevOps, and the ability to analyze complex systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and build relationships across organizational levels.

• Proven expertise in diagnosing problems, developing effective, scalable solutions, and providing technical leadership on key initiatives including cloud adoption, data architecture evolution, and application modernization.

• Strong project management skills including planning, execution, and performance monitoring, combined with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align long-term IT initiatives with business objectives, maintain attention to detail while keeping a holistic enterprise perspective, and make informed, timely decisions.

• Adaptable and agile in response to evolving technologies, business environments, and regulatory landscapes.

• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Eight years of staff management experience, preferably in a technical leadership role.

• Seven years of experience in enterprise architecture or a similar strategic architecture role.

• Seven years of experience implementing, maintaining, and optimizing ERP platforms.

• Five years of experience designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks.

Preferences

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and modeling standards, specifically TOGAF.

• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders or governance forums, influencing decisions at the organizational level.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance frameworks, with experience embedding them into enterprise architectural decisions.

• Salesforce platform knowledge, particularly in relation to enterprise system integration, data architecture, or solution design.

• Snowflake knowledge, including experience integrating cloud-based data platforms into enterprise architecture frameworks.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferences

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Preferences

• Enterprise Architecture Certification (TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAC CEA).

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment; temperature controlled.

• Up to 10% travel.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, Teammate Wellness Program, and Bereavement Leave.

For Colorado Applicants:The estimated hiring range for this position is between $146,059 - $182,574 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For San Diego or Sacramento, California and Washington state Applicants:The estimated hiring range for this position is between $159,969 - $199,962 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Los Angeles, California or Washington, D.C. Applicants:The estimated hiring range for this position is between $166,924 - $208,656 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For New York Applicants:The estimated hiring range for this position is between $173,880 - $217,350 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

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