Baker Hughes · 2 weeks ago
Director Enterprise Architecture
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBaker Hughes is a global Fortune 500 company transforming the future of energy through innovative technologies and services. They are looking for an exceptional Enterprise Architecture leader to define vision, modernize design standards, and drive alignment between business and digital teams within their Oilfield Services & Equipment business.
Clean EnergyEnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Own the EA strategy, operating framework, and roadmap
Mature EA function including design principles, governance, processes, repositories, and templates
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide capability maps, domain maps, and reference architectures aligned to business goals
Act as design partner, not just a gatekeeper – roll up your sleeves to support complex / major programs where architecture clarity is critical
Operate design authorities; review and approve architectures for major initiatives
Embed patterns and standards into delivery ways of working and coaching mechanisms
Translate emerging tech experiments into a pragmatic POV to the organization, enabling enterprise-ready patterns, guardrails, and architectural recommendations
Collaborate with IT leadership team to define technology strategy by influencing investment decisions and system modernization priorities
Mentor architects, application teams, and business stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience significantly maturing an EA function with 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture
Understanding of core technologies (ERP, CRM, PLM, MDM, Integration/ Middleware, etc. with strong SAP ERP background including S/4HANA experience)
Understanding of DevOps practices including branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and release orchestration across an integrated ecosystem of applications
Understanding of security and vulnerability management best practices
Strong experience in large, global, multi-system environments with complex process and integration landscapes
Excellent communication skills & proven ability to influence stakeholders in complex environments
Preferred
Preferred experience in Fortune 500 industrial / services domains
Curiosity for emerging technologies
Strong vendor management passion and acumen
Benefits
Generous annual leave and money to spend on wellbeing activities.
Life assurance and income protection
Private medical cover
A defined contributory savings plan
Additional elected benefits.
Health & welfare programs
Thrift Plan (401k)
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. It is a sub-organization of BRUSH Power Generation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3B2023-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2021-12-07IPO
2017-07-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Georgia Magno
Chief Legal Officer
Jack Hinton
Chief HSE Officer
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