Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

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Job Title: Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Reports to: SVP, Chief Technology Officer

Location: United Sates (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise-wide architecture vision, ensuring alignment between business goals and technology strategy. This individual leads the Enterprise Architecture (EA) group and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, innovation, and transformation initiatives. This role is accountable for establishing architectural standards, frameworks, and governance models that guide the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions. The Sr. Director partners closely with business and IT leaders to ensure that enterprise architecture enables agility, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Strategic Vision: Lead the development and evolution of enterprise architecture strategy and roadmaps, ensuring they align with and support the overarching business goals. Your vision will drive the future of technology at Deckers Brands.
• Business Alignment: Drive alignment between business capabilities and IT solutions across all domains (application, data, infrastructure, and security). Your work will ensure that technology investments are directly contributing to business success.
• Governance Excellence: Oversee architecture governance processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and quality across initiatives. Your leadership will maintain high standards and best practices throughout the organization.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of enterprise and solution architects. Your guidance will foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning, empowering your team to excel.
• Innovation Leadership: Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic planning and innovation. Your insights will keep Deckers Brands at the forefront of technological advancements, driving competitive advantage.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader and change agent to promote architectural best practices and digital transformation. Your influence will shape the future of technology and drive transformative initiatives across the company.
• Operational Efficiency: Partner closely with business and IT leaders to ensure that enterprise architecture enables agility, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. Your collaboration will streamline processes and enhance productivity.
• Impactful Solutions: Design and implement scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that address complex business challenges. Your solutions will have a lasting impact on the company's success and growth.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives and senior business leaders. Your ability to influence and collaborate will drive alignment and support for architectural initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and refining architectural practices, tools, and methodologies. Your commitment to excellence will ensure that Deckers Brands remains agile and responsive to changing business needs.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Technology Management or Business Administration preferred.
• TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture certifications are a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or IT leadership roles within large, complex global organizations.
• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, digital transformation, and cloud-native architectures.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with C-level executives and senior business stakeholders.
• 10+ years of prior management experience, including building and leading high-performing architecture teams.
• Experience in the footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry is a plus but not required.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep knowledge of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration patterns.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and methodologies.
• Ability to drive innovation and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on enterprise-scale impact.

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$250,000 - $260,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.