Enterprise Architect

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

CarMax, the way your career should be!

ABOUT THIS JOB :

The Enterprise Architect participates in the creation and maintenance of IT strategy. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for expertise in one or more of the key Information Technology subject areas including but not limited to : Business Architecture, Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, Network Architecture, Security, Compute Infrastructure, End User Devices, Telephony, Cloud, Mobile, and / or Data.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for oversight of the designs, development and maintenance within their assigned area. This involves the uniformity and performance of the implementations. This position will be responsible for ensuring that development meets CarMax® architectural and quality expectations. The role requires knowledge about all applicable business processes.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for proactively and holistically leading the IT enterprise in change that moves the organization towards the desired business vision. The Enterprise Architect has a broad understanding of CarMax business models to develop overarching recommendations. This position works with business and IT leadership to set IT architectural vision and develop multi-year roadmaps.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the development and oversight of IT processes and governance plan.

This Enterprise Architect is a mentor and provides positive and developmental feedback and capitalizes on teachable moments to grow others. This position is responsible for the training and development of associates.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY :

The Enterprise Architect is a key member of the Technology team who sits at the intersection of product development and current and future technology vision. The EA has a wealth of knowledge and experience across multiple domains and is responsible for driving the vision and execution of CarMax business capabilities and technology landscape across multiple business and technology teams. They serve a critical role, aligning business vision and technology strategy and championing this strategy across Product leadership team, Lead Developers, Solutions Architects and Technology Infrastructure. Additionally, the EA ensures the appropriate implementation of standards and is responsible for the delivery of key objectives for Architecture across the organization. The EA is also responsible for advising, educating, and helping establish the future technology landscape of CarMax across business units to ensure that CarMax technology solutions continue to deliver an unrivaled experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Design an architectural vision for delivery teams aligned to the business strategy and product vision, stakeholder requirements and future capabilities and educate the team on this vision

Establish the current and future technology landscape for Carmax considering global principles, business vision, external best practices, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies

Developing and communicating the enterprise architecture

Aligning architecture initiatives across the enterprise ensuring cohesion of the solutions

Coordinating the implementation of architecture designs in partnership with domain and solution architects

Steward the cross-enterprise architecture design discussions

Coach and lead developers, solution architects and technical leads on best practices, re-usability, development best practices and understanding technical debt as well as the impact of these on availability and stability SLAs

Document best practices, enterprise development patterns, technology implementation strategies and drive education and adoption through the organization

Partner with leaders across the organization to assist in the development of roadmaps and guardrails including timeline, budget, team structure and skillset requirements

Assist in attracting, recruiting, and retaining a strong bench of skilled and engaged associates

Responsible for defining and achieving Key Results for the EA organization based on set Objectives

Other Duties and Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and creativity

Proven analytic orientation as well as ability to be comfortable with some uncertainty

Demonstrated focus on delivering creative features that will guarantee market differentiation

Innovative; thinks beyond boundaries

Persuasive communicator – able to explain complex or intangible concepts

Ability to understand business needs and influence business strategies

Proficient speaking to large audiences and executives

Entrepreneurial drive and spirit; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Handles constructive criticism with ease; adapts easily and efficiently to change

Broad understanding of enterprise technology landscape including security, infrastructure, operations, networking, and application development – must have significant depth in at least one of these areas

Experience across multiple business sectors – retail experience preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and practice using enterprise architecture frameworks

BA / BS Degree required. Master’s Degree a plus

10+ years of experience in Information Technology

2+ years of experience with lean / agile development processes

Work Location and Arrangement : This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA CarMax Technology Innovation Center or the Dallas, TX Technology Hub and have a Hybrid work arrangement.

Work Authorization : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.