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Jj

Director, Chief Architect, Architecture

Raritan, NJ · 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 ...

Jj

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 ...

Chubb

Chief Architect, Claims

Jersey City, NJ

$170K - $220K/yr

Chief Architect - Global Claims The Chief Architect will lead technology architecture for Chubb ... Responsible for directing a team of Software Solutions Architects and/or Platform Architects

Automox Inc.

Chief Architect

Boulder, CO · Remote

In this key leadership role, the Chief Architect will report directly to the Chief Product Officer ... Be it a presentation to the board of directors or a design concept to a feature team. You value ...

Deluxe Corporation

Chief Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$190K - $220K/yr

The Chief Architect is a leadership role responsible for laying out the vision for the next ... Self-starter/Self-directed * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 5 years of ...

Deluxe

Chief Architect

Minneapolis, MN

$190K - $220K/yr

The Chief Architect is a leadership role responsible for laying out the vision for the next ... Self-starter/Self-directed * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 5 years of ...

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Atlanta, GA

$190K - $220K/yr

The Chief Architect is a leadership role responsible for laying out the vision for the next ... Self-starter/Self-directed * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 5 years of ...

Automox

Chief Architect

The Chief Architect will lead the design and implementation of the platform to address large-scale ... Be it a presentation to the board of directors or a design concept to a feature team. You value ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director chief architect in the United States is $149,581.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,000.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Chief Architect, you need deep expertise in enterprise architecture, systems design, and technology strategy, often supported by an advanced degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with architectural frameworks (such as TOGAF or Zachman), cloud platforms, and relevant certifications is typically required. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive alignment across technical and business teams. These capabilities are crucial for shaping robust technology solutions and ensuring organizational objectives are met efficiently.

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A Director Chief Architect often faces the challenge of bridging the gap between long-term architectural strategy and immediate business objectives. Balancing the need for technical innovation with budget constraints and legacy system integration requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, they must continuously advocate for architectural investments while ensuring alignment with evolving organizational priorities, which can involve managing stakeholder expectations and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What is a Director Chief Architect?

A Director Chief Architect is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the overall architectural vision and strategy within an organization. This role involves leading teams of architects and engineers, setting technical standards, and ensuring that technology solutions align with the company’s business goals. The Director Chief Architect also collaborates with other executives and stakeholders to guide major technology decisions and innovations. Their expertise helps drive scalable, secure, and efficient systems across the enterprise.

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AspectDirector Chief ArchitectSoftware Architect
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field, with extensive experience in architecture and leadershipUsually holds a degree in computer science or software engineering, with strong technical expertise and experience in software design
Work EnvironmentLeads architectural strategy across multiple projects or departments, often in senior leadership rolesFocuses on designing and developing software solutions within project teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large tech companies, enterprise IT, and consulting firmsWidely used in software development companies, startups, and tech divisions

The Director Chief Architect oversees the overall architectural strategy at a high level, managing teams and aligning technology with business goals. In contrast, a Software Architect concentrates on designing specific software systems and solutions. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but the Director Chief Architect has broader leadership responsibilities.

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Director, Chief Architect, Architecture

Jj

Raritan, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

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.

#DePuySynthesCareers

#LI-Hybrid

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Collaborating, 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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
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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