Enterprise Architecture Lead (Director)

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

We're looking for a strategic leader who sees the big picture and can translate complex requirements into a connected, forward-looking architectural vision.

You'll be part of a dynamic environment where adaptability, proactive problem-solving and outcome-driven thinking are key. Your ability to build strong networks internally and externally will help shape a resilient and inclusive architecture that supports our evolving business needs.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide technology strategy. This role focuses on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. You'll lead a team of dedicated Enterprise architects and specialists, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. You'll collaborate closely with Product and Platform leaders and architects, providing guidance on solution design and integration. You'll also develop and maintain the Architecture Repository as a central capability for Brambles globally.

Key Responsibilities May Include :

• Lead the Enterprise Architecture team, guiding them in setting technology policies, standards, and governance practices across the organization, ensuring compliance with lifecycle and asset management standards.
• Develop and maintain the business, technical, application, information, process, and infrastructure views of the organization's architecture to ensure cohesive and efficient operations.
• Ensure the technology strategy is aligned with the organization's business strategy and incorporates current technology and market trends to drive future growth.
• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to provide a clear architectural roadmap, ensuring integration between IT and business goals while meeting organizational expectations.
• Communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and associated roadmaps to impacted stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across departments.
• Chair and manage the Technology Review Board (TRB) to drive strategic technology decisions, ensuring that technological advancements align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Oversee the development and communication of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring it supports both current needs and future business demands.
• Continuously monitor and assess emerging technology trends, ensuring that the enterprise architecture evolves to meet both internal and external challenges and opportunities.

Experience

design and management, especially for business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing. This includes experience in ensuring data integrity, availability, and security.

processes, policies, and practices for the selection and advancement of technologies. This involves ensuring compliance with technology-related policies and industry best practices.

Skills

Qualifications

Essential :

Desirable :

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Talent Development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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