WestRock Company · 1 month ago
Director of Enterprise and AI Architecture
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking a visionary Director of Enterprise Architecture to lead and evolve the enterprise architecture function, responsible for architecting the future-state technology landscape and aligning IT investments with strategic business outcomes.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Evaluate and integrate AI-enabling platforms and technologies into enterprise architecture, accelerating use cases in automation, analytics, supply chain optimization, and customer engagement
Partner with data, security, and product teams to ensure AI solutions are governed, ethical, secure, and scalable across Smurfit Westrock's global business units
Lead the development and execution of enterprise AI architecture and operating models, aligning machine learning and AI capabilities with business goals
Define and continuously evolve the enterprise architecture vision and operating model for Smurfit Westrock
Align EA priorities to corporate strategy, major programs (SAP S/4HANA, HR Transformation, Application Harmonization), and technology modernization roadmaps
Drive architecture-led planning, capability-based investment decisions, and integrated solution design across all business and IT domains
Establish and govern the EA framework, methodology, tools, and engagement model
Establish and govern the AI governance model and evolve as we mature
Chair the Architecture Design Forum (ADF) and influence decision-making in enterprise programs and technology investments
Lead the design, adoption, and maturity of architecture scorecards, NFR frameworks, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns
Provide architectural oversight across all vertical and horizontal workstreams within the Technology Integration Program and post-merger key strategic initiatives
Support application and platform rationalization efforts through business capability mapping, technology lifecycle management, and interoperability strategy
Promote reusability and modernization through cloud-native architectures, API-driven integration, and composable enterprise principles
Lead and mentor a matrixed team of domain architects and business-facing architecture partners
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and architecture advocacy across IT and business teams
Build and scale an EA practice that operates as an internal management consultancy
Serve as a strategic advisor to C-level, VP, and program leaders across business, digital, data, and cybersecurity functions
Bridge the gap between technology design and business strategy to drive enterprise value
Represent Enterprise Architecture in strategic forums, executive committees, and vendor engagements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
15+ years of progressive IT experience with 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture leadership roles
Deep expertise in multiple architecture domains: business, application, data, technology, and security
Proven experience standing up or evolving a modern enterprise architecture function in a complex, global enterprise
Demonstrated success guiding large-scale transformation initiatives, technology portfolio modernization, and M&A integration
Familiarity with architecture tooling (Bizzdesign, LeanIX, Ardoq) and modeling languages (ArchiMate, UML, BPM, BPMN)
Preferred
Certification in EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, SABSA) or architecture methodologies (SAFe for Architects)
Experience with Gartner-aligned EA maturity models and operating models
Ability to articulate architecture value to both technical and business stakeholders
Skilled in navigating federated IT environments and balancing agility with standardization
Benefits
Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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