College of American Pathologists (CAP) · 2 months ago
Director - Enterprise Architecture & Business Integration
Winnetka, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$158K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expThe College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists, providing laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs. The Director of Enterprise Architecture and Business Integration is responsible for leading the Enterprise Architecture, Business Integration, and Governance departments, ensuring alignment between technology and business strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
EducationMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead the core capability of Enterprise Architecture including its development, utilization, and influence within CAP
Ensure support and alignment between the technology strategy and business strategy
Set Information Services (IS) division’s technical direction
Provide core architectural services including: strategic and scenario-based planning, development of technical strategies and roadmaps, and leadership in the establishment of CAP architectural standards
Anticipate industry, technology, and market trends to determine their potential impacts on the enterprise business strategy, direction, and technical direction
Execute change to enable desired enterprise outcomes
Oversee and lead the core capability of IS Governance Capabilities including its development, utilization, and influence within CAP
Oversee and lead the IT and business integration and relationship management function
Collaborate with the CIO, CTO, and IS senior leadership team, and the business to drive development and execution of an integrated, customer-focused enterprise-wide, multi-year strategy and strategic plan
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and communication related to the multi-year IS strategy and strategic plan, and ensure alignment to the CAP’s enterprise, information, and digital strategies
Provide input and guidance to CTO on emerging technologies and innovation activities as it relates to impact on the CAP’s technology ecosystem and longer term plans
Contribute to strategic IS CAP leadership messaging and communication
Advise and provide guidance to CAP leaders on strategy, planning, and operations management processes that foster improvements in performance through the effective use of technology and innovation
Work with CAP business leaders to integrate business and IT planning to maximize opportunities, develop innovative approaches, and design solutions that improve business outcomes through the effective adoption and application of technology
Develop and manage the Enterprise Architecture and Business integration department budget, as well as annual performance goals and objectives
Manage, develop, and evaluate a team of managers
Demonstrate people manager competencies as described in the CAP People Manager Expectations document found on CAP.NET under the Accelerating CAP Performance Toolkit
Manage communications and coordination with business stakeholders, other IS departments, third-party providers, and sourcing partners
Collaborate with other IS and CAP leadership to support the organization’s goals, mission, values, processes, and policies
Lead and drive change
Provide technology leadership, guidance, and vision to the enterprise
Provide leadership and guidance to Enterprise Architecture resources in the determination and maintenance of the IS Division’s technical direction
Consult on the selection, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of technologies required to support the CAP’s current and emerging business needs
Work collaboratively as necessary with other IS resources to develop proposals and specifications for technology initiatives and systems
Provide ongoing, high-value consulting and guidance to business stakeholders to foster improvements in performance through effective application of technology and innovation
Acts as a chief advocate and communicator of IS services and capabilities
Serve as a formal liaison to the business to address needs and concerns related to IS services and capabilities
Foster alignment and integration of business strategy and IS strategy
Work with the business to understand technology needs and consult on the design of technology service offerings to meet business needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Able to demonstrate and model leadership competencies; seeks to strengthen leadership competencies in self and others
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including an ability to interact and communicate effectively at various levels of the organization
Ability to translate complex technical issues and concepts into business or lay terms targeted by stakeholder level of knowledge/understanding
Demonstrated capability to produce clear, concise, and compelling written documents and presentations
Proven competency and desire to inform, advise, and educate stakeholders on IS capabilities, as well as strategy, tactics, and plans
Organized work habits and personal follow-up skills
Long- and short-range strategy and planning skills
Strong business acumen: working knowledge of industry, major business processes, and metric
IS/enterprise strategy development and execution experience
Working knowledge of governance policies and practices
Strong financial management and budgeting skills
Effective demonstration of leadership efforts within team structures
Proven people and team management skills in a complex, matrixed environment
Strong vendor management skills including demonstrated management of outsourced services
Personnel management skills
Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Solid management level understanding of technologies implemented at the CAP
Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage internal and external strategic and technical teams to deliver consistent, high quality results
Strong program/project management skills
Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture using a recognized discipline or framework (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, Archimate, etc.)
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/business administration or related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
Approximately 10 years substantive experience in IS management and technical roles
Approximately 10 years substantive experience in people and team management roles
Experience with, or substantive exposure to, general management roles related to strategy including strategic planning and financial management (especially of technology and technology investments)
Benefits
Generous compensation and benefits package
401K
Reimbursement for educational programs
Participation in events that enhance your skills
Company
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the premier organization of board-certified pathologists dedicated to fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
Founded in 1946Naperville, Illinois, USA
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Myers
Chief Executive Officer at College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Amber Williams
Senior Vice President, Membership, Education & Events
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2025-09-15
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