Genuine Parts Company

Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

Genuine Parts Company  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

The Senior Director of Enterprise Architectureleads Motion’s enterprise architecture function, ensuring technology strategy aligns with businessobjectivesand drives digital transformation. This role defines and governs the enterprise architecture framework, oversees technology standards, and partners with executive leadership to enable scalable, efficient, and future-ready solutions. The position fosters innovation,optimizestechnology investments, and ensures architectural integrity across all business platforms.

You must be eligible to work in the US withoutVisaSponsorship.

JOB DUTIES

  • Define and govern enterprise architecture strategyaligned with corporateobjectivesand digital transformation goals.

  • Establish andmaintainarchitecture principles, standards, and frameworksfor applications, data, and infrastructure.

  • Drive technology roadmapsand ensure alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions.

  • Lead architecture reviewsfor major initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding build vs. buy decisions.

  • Collaborate with executives and business leaders asa trustedtechnology advisor, influencing strategic decisions.

  • Champion modern architecture practicesincluding cloud adoption, microservices, API-driven integration, and AI enablement.

  • Oversee enterprise portfolio rationalization, reducing technicaldebtandoptimizingsystem landscapes.

  • Manage vendor relationshipsand evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.

  • Lead and mentor enterprise architects and solution architects, fostering a high-performing architecture team

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvementin architecture practices and tools.

  • Support large-scale program deliveryby providing architectural oversight and risk mitigation.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field;Master’sdegree preferred.

  • 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 7 yearsinenterprise architecture leadershiproles.

  • Proven experience in enterprise-scale architecture, technology strategy, and governance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Deepexpertisein enterprise architecture frameworks(TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.

  • Strong understanding of business process modeling, capability mapping, and IT portfolio management.

  • Experience with cloud platforms, integration patterns, and modern architecture paradigms.

  • Knowledge of AI/ML technologiesand their integration into enterprise solutions.

  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic goals into architectural blueprints

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage change, drive innovation, and influence at all organizational levels.

  • Strong understanding of IT governance and risk management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • 2–10 Direct Reports; No Indirect Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

  • Yes.

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Genuine Parts Company

About Genuine Parts Company

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

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5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
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genpt.com
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