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Director, Chief Architect, Architecture

Warsaw, IN · On-site

The Director, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture serves as the senior technology architecture leader for DePuy Synthes, defining and governing enterprisewide architecture strategy to enable ...

Wightman

Survey Crew Chief- Energy

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Survey Crew Chief, Energy Position Purpose: The Survey Crew Chief may lead a 2-3 person team or ... Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, architects, and ...

Wightman

Survey Crew Chief- Energy

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Survey Crew Chief, Energy Position Purpose: The Survey Crew Chief may lead a 2-3 person team or ... Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, architects, and ...

V2X

Chief Engineer- Production WSI

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Develop, maintain, and control the technical baseline, architecture, interfaces, and design ... Prior Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or Lead Systems Engineer experience at a major defense integrator.

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How much do chief architect jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief architect in Indiana is $168,971.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,700.00 and $185,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a chief architect typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale projects?

A Chief Architect plays a central role in coordinating with product managers, developers, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment with organizational goals. They facilitate technical discussions, mediate between different teams to resolve architectural challenges, and provide guidance on best practices. By maintaining open communication and regular check-ins, the Chief Architect ensures that project requirements are clearly understood and technical solutions are scalable and maintainable, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

What is the difference between Chief Architect vs Software Architect?

AspectChief ArchitectSoftware Architect
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing multiple projects or teams, strategic planningDesigning software solutions, technical leadership within projects
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, large enterprises, consulting firmsSoftware development firms, tech departments, startups
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership scope and strategic influenceFocused on technical design and architecture decisions

The main difference is that a Chief Architect holds a higher-level leadership role, overseeing overall architectural strategies across multiple projects or departments, while a Software Architect focuses on designing specific software solutions within projects. Both roles require strong technical skills and relevant certifications, but the Chief Architect's responsibilities include strategic planning and team leadership at an organizational level.

What is a chief architect?

A chief architect manages a project, focusing on the strategic and visual components. Their duties include designing structures that are safe and visually pleasing. People in this career often strive to create cost-effective and environmentally-friendly buildings. Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architectural engineering. They also need math and drafting skills, and mastery of computer engineering software. Job seekers usually serve an internship to gain experience before taking the Architect Registration Exam, a requirement in all states.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Architect, you need deep expertise in systems architecture, software engineering, and solution design, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with architectural frameworks (like TOGAF), cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and enterprise modeling tools is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills are crucial for guiding teams and aligning technology with business goals. These skills ensure scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions that support organizational growth and innovation.
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Infographic showing various Chief Architect job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $168,971 per year, or $81.2 per hour.

Director, Chief Architect, Architecture

Johnson & Johnson

Warsaw, IN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Johnson & Johnson rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Enterprise Architecture

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting fora(n)Director, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture ; this Hybrid positionwill be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA).

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview:

The Director, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture serves as the senior technology architecture leader for DePuy Synthes, defining and governing enterprisewide architecture strategy to enable business growth, innovation, scalability, and security. This role partners closely with business, IT, and digital leaders to ensure technology investments align to enterprise strategy and deliver measurable value. The role plays a critical leadership position during the evolution to a standalone DePuy Synthes organization, shapingfuturestatearchitecture and enabling operational readinessand reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmaps aligned to DePuy Synthes business strategy and IT priorities.

  • Lead architecture governance across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance.

  • Partner with business and technology leaders to translate business capabilities and strategies into targetstate enterprise and solution architectures.

  • Guidemajortechnology programs and investments, providing architectural direction, design oversight, and risk mitigation for complex initiatives.

  • Establish andmaintainarchitecture standards, reference architectures, and patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop enterprise and solution architects, fostering a strong architecture community and culture of collaboration.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic recommendations and innovation opportunities.

  • Ensure enterprise architecture supports regulatory, quality, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements relevant to the MedTech environment.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, ora relatedfield.

  • Preferred: Master's degree (MS or MBA) with a focus on technology, business strategy, or systems architecture.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • 10-12 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related technology leadership roles.

  • Demonstrated experience defining enterprisewide architecture strategies and leading architecture governance at scale.

  • Strong understanding of application, data, integration, cloud, and infrastructure architectures.

  • Experience leading and developing highperforming architecture teams.

  • Strong communicationand executivelevel presentation skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting largescale transformations, separations, oroperatingmodel changes.

  • Background in MedTech, regulated industries, or global enterprise environments.

  • Handson experience with cloud platforms, digital platforms, and modern integration patterns.

  • Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent).

  • Proven ability to partner with senior business and IT leaders to drive alignment and outcomes.

Other:

  • Language: English (required).

  • Travel: Up to 15% domestic and international.

  • Certifications: Enterprise Architecture or cloud certifications (preferred).

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Developing Others, Enterprise Application, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise IT Architecture, Enterprise IT Governance, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Management, Information Technology Strategies, IT Asset Management Systems, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Solution Architecture, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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