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Church Pension Group

Director Enterprise Architect

New York, NY

$75.50 - $97.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Director Enterprise Architect is expected to act as the bridge between business intent and technical implementation, translating business intent into architectural choices and translating ...

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Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$78.75 - $101.50/hr

They are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architect to define and drive enterprise architectural direction, establish secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, and translate business strategy into ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$78.75 - $101.50/hr

They are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architect to define and drive enterprise architectural direction, establish secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, and translate business strategy into ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$78.75 - $101.50/hr

They are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architect to define and drive architectural direction, establish secure cloud architectures, and coordinate cross-domain architecture standards to enhance ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$78.75 - $101.50/hr

The Director of Enterprise Architect will define and drive enterprise architectural direction, establish secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, and lead architectural governance to ensure ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Director of Enterprise Architect to define and drive enterprise architectural direction, establish secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, and translate business strategy into ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Define enterprise architecture strategy across business and technology domains , aligning business capabilities, application landscape, data/AI platforms, and cloud infrastructure into a cohesive ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Define enterprise architecture strategy across business and technology domains , aligning business capabilities, application landscape, data/AI platforms, and cloud infrastructure into a cohesive ...

Sandisk

Director, Enterprise Architect

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$186K - $309K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Define enterprise architecture strategy across business and technology domains , aligning business capabilities, application landscape, data/AI platforms, and cloud infrastructure into a cohesive ...

Hp

Director Enterprise Architecture

Spring, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Director Enterprise Architecture Description - About HP At HP, you'll have a chance to create tools ... AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Microsoft Certified: Azure ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director enterprise architect in the United States is $199,992.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $148,000.00 and $246,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Enterprise Architect vs Solutions Architect?

AspectDirector Enterprise ArchitectSolutions Architect
CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, certifications like TOGAF, AWS, or AzureSimilar certifications, often with cloud or architecture credentials
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership-focused, overseeing enterprise-wide architectureProject-focused, designing specific solutions for clients or projects
Employer & IndustryLarge enterprises, IT consulting firms, government agenciesTech companies, consulting firms, enterprise clients
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in enterprise architectureDesigning technical solutions for projects

The main difference is that the Director Enterprise Architect oversees the entire enterprise architecture strategy, focusing on long-term goals and leadership. In contrast, the Solutions Architect concentrates on designing specific technical solutions for projects, often working under the guidance of enterprise architects or managers.

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

To thrive as a Director Enterprise Architect, you need deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, strategic IT planning, and broad knowledge of business processes, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like TOGAF, ArchiMate, cloud platforms, and IT governance systems—as well as certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect—is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive alignment between IT and business goals. These skills ensure the organization’s technology strategy is robust, scalable, and supports long-term business objectives.

What is a director enterprise architect?

A Director Enterprise Architect is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the overall architecture and technology strategy of an organization. They ensure that business goals align with IT infrastructure, systems, and processes by creating and maintaining enterprise-wide architectural frameworks. This role involves leading teams of architects, setting architectural standards, and guiding major technology decisions to support growth, efficiency, and innovation. Directors of Enterprise Architecture also collaborate with other executives to ensure technology initiatives deliver business value and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.

How does a director enterprise architect typically collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align technology strategy with organizational goals?

A Director Enterprise Architect works closely with both business leaders and IT teams to ensure that technology initiatives support and drive the organization's long-term objectives. This often involves facilitating workshops, gathering input from various departments, and translating business requirements into architectural solutions. Regular communication and alignment meetings are common, allowing the Director to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective collaboration ensures that proposed architectures are scalable, cost-effective, and in harmony with overall business strategies.
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Infographic showing various Director Enterprise Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $199,992 per year, or $96.2 per hour.

Director Enterprise Architect

Church Pension Group Services Corporation

New York, NY • On-site

$75.50 - $97.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Description
Department: Information Technology
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Education Level: BA/BS or combination of education and experience
Required Years Experience: 10
Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.
The Director Enterprise Architect is expected to act as the bridge between business intent and technical implementation, translating business intent into architectural choices and translating architectural constraints back to the business to support informed decision-making. The role is to ensure that the respective business, application, and data align with CPG's business, technology, and governance strategies, policies, and standards. As a thought leader, the Dir EA is responsible for providing guidance, principles, and best practices for designing, selecting, building, configuring, and deploying business capabilities through application and technology solutions. The role is responsible for translating business strategy into technical architecture and solutions, by creating, communicating, and improving key requirements and models that describe CPG's future state and enable its evolution, considering the organization's complex legal and regulatory needs. To be effective in this role, the Director Enterprise Architect is expected to build strong rapport with CPG's ITS Staff, BU and CU leaders, as well as the Executive Leadership Team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Lead the translation of business priorities into architectures and strategies to enable delivery of optimal solutions.
  • Ensure that architectural solutions are business-appropriate and long-term sustainable.
  • Provide architectural guidance to development teams working on applications, systems, and platforms.
  • Create and maintain architectural diagrams and related documentation.
  • Hands-on capability to define, scope, and build proof-of-concept implementations.
  • Help define the application landscape and enabling technologies.
  • Develop and maintain a pragmatic target architecture.
  • Support the design and maturation of CPG's AI governance framework and implementation.
  • Assess AI and other emerging technologies and recommend adoption where they can be leveraged to deliver business value in pursuit of CPG's goals.
  • Set and maintain a set of key IT architectural principles and standards for the enterprise.
  • In collaboration with Data Architect, TSAs, and Engineers, ensure alignment of application selection, implementation, and development with architectural principles and standards.
  • Define measurable success and failure criteria for tool, product, and process changes.
  • In collaboration with the VMO, drive continuous rationalization across CPG's application and technology portfolio to eliminate inefficiencies and duplication.
  • Review solution architectures based on established enterprise application strategy.
  • Work with key members of the ITS management team to define and drive technical strategy and architectural direction for various applications and systems.
  • Communicate system solutions, recommend approaches, and support project teams through the deployment of the solutions.
  • Guide the design of reusable technology solution components and patterns.
  • Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

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.
  • Solid understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, data concepts, cloud fundamentals, and AI.
  • Proven track record of translating business strategy and requirements into optimal technical architecture.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Must have a strong business architecture perspective.
  • Strong understanding of application design principles, and demonstrable use of those principles in application architecture.
  • Knowledge of application design patterns, data modeling, service-oriented integration, and business intelligence domains.
  • Experience in architecting and designing scalable, secure, high performing, and sustainable business systems.
  • Experience leading solution architecture and design sessions with members of applications and technology teams.
  • Experience with transactional applications in industries such as benefits, financial, and/or healthcare is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in interacting and negotiating with business stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven track record of influencing without authority.
  • Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • BA/BS preferred. Combination of work and experience considered
  • 10+ years of experience in development, solution, and application or enterprise architecture roles.
  • Experience in architecting and designing scalable, secure, high-performing, and sustainable business systems.
  • Experience leading solution architecture and design sessions with members of applications and technology teams.
  • Experience with transactional applications in industries such as benefits, financial, and/or healthcare.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must always maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.
Salary Range: $170,000- $195,000
Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!
Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees:
  • Medical (including Vision)
  • Dental

Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees:
  • Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
  • Retiree life insurance

Elective Benefits available to eligible employees:
  • 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • New York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees
Parental Leave available to eligible employees
Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.
CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring practices and do not discriminate against job applicants or employees based on any protected characteristics. We also celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.

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