WIT Recruiting · 1 week ago
Principal Enterprise Architect - Leader in Transitioning To Clean Energy
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expWIT Recruiting is seeking a seasoned Principal Enterprise Architect to provide leadership and vision for enterprise-wide architecture. This role involves defining technology strategies, shaping transformation roadmaps, and guiding the implementation of modern solutions across multiple domains while mentoring other architects and driving innovation.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Define and communicate the overall enterprise architecture strategy, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives
Provide authoritative guidance on architecture decisions, priorities, and standards across application, infrastructure, data, and security domains
Translate business requirements into high-level solution designs and blueprints for complex programs
Serve as the architecture thought leader and partner for product and engineering leadership, recommending innovative solutions that enhance both new and existing system architectures
Lead architecture review boards and solution reviews, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practices are applied across the organization
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends. Propose, design, and deliver solutions that anticipate future needs and drive the enterprise’s long-term architecture vision
Engage with cross-functional leaders, vendors, and industry experts to evaluate options, identify reuse opportunities, and drive consensus on technology decisions
Direct and mentor architects across the organization, fostering talent growth and building a high-performing architecture community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
10+ years of enterprise-wide architecture experience, including cloud and on-premise technologies
Deep technical knowledge in multiple domains, including APIs, automation, cloud services, compute, storage, networking, security, service operations, and unified communications
Hands-on expertise with platforms and tools such as Azure, AWS, Docker, Cisco, Kubernetes, VMware, ServiceNow, Mulesoft, Palo Alto, Microsoft solutions, and Equinix
Strong background in API-first design, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and runtime environments
Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid environments
Knowledge of TOGAF, ITIL, and other architectural frameworks and process methodologies
Proficiency in portfolio and productivity tools including LeanIX, Power BI, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar initiatives and balance complex resource and cost planning
Proven leadership capabilities in setting priorities, managing cross-functional relationships, motivating teams, and driving continuous improvement
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage complex programs effectively
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience implementing change management strategies to support transformation initiatives
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
Company
WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), payrolling, and customized recruiting events.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase