Position: Director - Enterprise Architecture
Job Description: Whether your developing software, designing hardware, advancing AI, or building next-generation infrastructure, you ll collaborate with global teams, work with emerging technologies, and help shape the future of innovation while growing your career at Arrow.
We re seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Enterprise Architecture to set and execute the architectural vision for Arrow s global IT estate.
Enterprise Architecture connects strategy to execution. It translates business priorities into a clear technology blueprint, helping us invest in the right capabilities, reduce complexity, and scale securely.
Enterprise Architecture enables smarter decisions, faster transformation, and better return on our technology spend.
Why You ll Love This Role: This role leads Arrow s enterprise architecture practice as a hub-and-spoke operating model, with a central EA team that sets the standards and domain/BU architects who translate them into delivery.
Central EA Hub: Enterprise principles and standards — outcome-based, not prescriptive
Target architectures — cloud, data, integration, security
Business capability maps and technology roadmaps
Investment and portfolio guidance — what to fund, retire, modernize
M&A and major transformation architecture
Domain / BU Architects (Spokes) Solution design and delivery alignment within their domain
Translating enterprise guardrails into executable designs
Providing domain insights back into enterprise roadmaps
Dotted-line accountability to Central EA
Clear decision boundaries so the same questions don t get re-litigated
What You ll Do: Set the architectural North Star. Own Arrow s enterprise-wide reference architecture spanning applications, data, integration, and platforms — aligned to Global Components, ECS, ArrowSphere, and corporate functions.
Operate the hub-and-spoke model. Lead the central EA team and shape dotted-line accountability with domain/BU architects across Global Components, ECS, ArrowSphere, and shared services.
Lead application rationalization. Inventory the application portfolio, score each on business value / cost / risk, and drive a credible 15–20% reduction in the maintained app count over the next benchmarking cycle.
Drive Oracle modernization and ERP/CRM consolidation. Partner with the BUs to define our ERP and CRM strategy.
Govern major investments. Chair the Architecture Review Board; ensure new initiatives fit a coherent target state, not a collection of point solutions.
Publish capability maps and roadmaps. Maintain authoritative business capability maps, target architectures, and technology roadmaps that leadership uses to make investment decisions.
Build the practice. Lead and grow a team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects; raise the bar on architectural artifacts (capability models, technology standards, integration patterns, reference designs).
Inform the next benchmark. Quantify architectural impact (apps retired, platforms consolidated, technical debt burned down) in terms that show up in next year s ITFM submission.
Who We re Looking For:
Required
12 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 years leading Enterprise Architecture at a large, multi-business-unit enterprise (ideally $5B revenue).
Demonstrated track record running an application rationalization program with measurable portfolio reduction.
Hands-on experience with ERP and/or CRM consolidation at scale — Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable.
Deep fluency across cloud (Azure/AWS), integration (API, iPaaS, event streaming), and data architecture.
Proven ability to build and lead distributed EA teams (US international); experience working across time zones in a global IT org.
Track record influencing C-suite stakeholders and presenting architectural trade-offs in business terms.
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or technology services industries.
Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or comparable EA frameworks (certification a plus, not required).
Experience defining and operationalizing FinOps / ITFM frameworks (Apptio, NICE, or similar).
Prior exposure to M&A integration architecture.
Master s degree (MBA, MS-IS, MS-CS).
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday required office days for Panorama Office site; Monday, Friday-work from home.
What’s In It For You :
At Arrow, we re committed to helping our employees thrive, both at work and beyond. Along with competitive compensation, we offer a range of benefits that support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Your benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
Discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit)
On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles
24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees!
Reinstatement return eligible
Bike Racks
And more!
About Arrow
We believe new technologies have the power to make life not only different, but better.
At Arrow, we re helping make that future possible. We enable customers and suppliers to design and distribute technology around the world, connecting people, ideas, and innovation to solve real-world challenges.
Guided by our purpose of making the benefits of technology accessible to all, we provide expertise, solutions, and connections that help shape what s next. As a global technology solutions provider, Arrow offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build a meaningful career while making an impact around the world.
Life at Arrow
At Arrow, we believe innovation starts with people. We create an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning help our employees grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
From your first day, you ll have opportunities to build new skills, work alongside talented teams around the world, and contribute to technology that helps shape a better future. Because when our people grow, innovation moves forward
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Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$163,800.00 - $298,375.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location: US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type: Full time
Job Category: Information Technology
EEO Statement: Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
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