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Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.

This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco's success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST.  Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others. 

Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

As a member of the CDS IT Management Team, you are responsible for managing, developing, and leading a team of employees. Your role includes leading the specific functional responsibilities of your team, which involves overseeing team performance and deliverables. However, your role as a leader within our organization requires more than the management of resources and day-to-day operations. As a steward of the company, you are charged with the development and execution of your team's strategic vision and plan and ensuring that your team's actions align with the larger goals of the company and the IT Division.

As the Director of Architecture, you will be responsible for leading and governing the design of the future-state technology blueprint for our entire organization. This senior leadership role shapes and executes the overarching EA strategy, requiring you to lead a high-performing team while specializing in one of three core competency centers: Architecture Practice, Business Capabilities, or Technical Capabilities. This position demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise and business acumen to collaborate with and influence C-level Executives and Senior Engineering Leaders. Your primary objectives are to create a unified, future-proof architecture that aligns with our core strategic business objectives, driving digital transformation, innovation, efficiency, and ensuring all technology investments are scalable and secure.

As the primary conduit between your employees and upper leadership, your role in communicating and modeling the values and guiding principles of our company culture is of vital importance. All members of IT Management should strive to consciously and consistently foster a culture of engagement, trust, and "open door" communication.   

If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to work for", simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

• INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for Managers and Supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution.

• MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience.

• ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, able to research and explain budget variances.

• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Coaches and mentors' employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill, and ability.

• COMMUNICATION: Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy, and adapts to get points across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management.

• SELF-MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary. Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation or in intense, hectic situations.

• INCLUSION: Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Take the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own.

• COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy.

• Architecture Standards: Establishes and enforces architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency and maintainability of technology solutions.

• Architecture Enablement: Hands on role in establishing consistent architectural frameworks and patterns to ensure scalable and resilient enterprise aligned solutions are delivered.

• Strategic Planning: Develops and executes a comprehensive enterprise architecture strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and long-term vision.

• Technology Roadmap: Defines and maintains the technology roadmap, ensuring that it supports current and future business needs, integrates with existing systems, and promotes digital transformation.

• Collaboration: Collaborates with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to gather requirements, identify opportunities, and propose architectural solutions.

• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate technology risks, ensuring that security, compliance, and data privacy requirements are met across all architecture decisions.

• Team Leadership: Leads and mentors a team of Costco Architects, providing guidance, coaching, and support in their professional development.

• Vendor Management: Evaluates and selects technology vendors and partners to ensure they align with the company's architectural standards and goals.

• Budget Oversight: Manages the budget for architecture initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions.

• This is an in person full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).

REQUIRED

• 7+ years in Managing architecture and governance organizations.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in technology.

• 7+ years in an enterprise architecture role. 

• 5+ years leading enterprise (cross functional) efforts.

• 5+ years' experience in IT operations, business team management, or application management.

• 5+ years' experience in business relationship management, including Executive level stakeholders.

• 5+ years' experience driving core system technologies. 

• Proven expertise in managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams is essential.

• Proven leadership experience in enterprise architecture and/or engineering enablement role.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and architectural modeling tools. 

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills crossing multiple platforms.

• Proven experience in software development patterns and practices.

• Expertise in developing engineering standards and tooling landscapes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of retail industry practices and trends.

• Demonstrable ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Enterprise Architect) a plus.

• HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).

•  Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Required Documents

      Cover Letter

      Resume

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Pay Range: $160,000 - $230,000, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.