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Mazda North American Operations · 2 days ago

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Architecture

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$136K/yr - $207K/yr

10+ years exp

Mazda North American Operations is seeking a Senior Manager of Enterprise Architecture to define and enforce architecture standards and modernization strategies. The role involves guiding the transition to a cloud-first environment and aligning technology strategies with corporate objectives across the vehicle lifecycle.

AutomotiveMarketingProduct DesignRetail

Responsibilities

Design and govern Mazda’s enterprise technology blueprint, establishing architecture standards, reusable patterns, and governance processes that guide all business and IT domains

Establish and institutionalize enterprise-architecture practices, including decision-rights models, architecture maturity metrics, and standard review cadences through CX CoE

Define and maintain capability models and reference architectures adopted across business and IT portfolios

Define, maintain, and communicate the enterprise architecture vision and multi-year roadmaps across business, data, application, and technology domains

Align architectural initiatives with Mazda’s strategic objectives and CIO priorities to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value

Lead enterprise architecture review boards, establish clear decision-making frameworks, and drive the modernization of MANO’s technology ecosystem—transitioning from legacy platforms to a secure, hybrid-cloud environment with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure

Collaborate with global business leaders (manufacturing, sales, aftersales) to align strategies

Define and govern the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) reference architecture — encompassing OTA lifecycle, in-vehicle software updates, telemetry ingestion, and API management

Collaborate with R&D and Data teams to enable predictive maintenance, personalization, and monetization use cases

Establish secure, scalable data pipelines that enable real-time insights, personalization, and monetization opportunities across Mazda’s customer and dealer experiences

Define the enterprise data and integration frameworks underpinning Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) and EEA initiatives covering software lifecycle management, cloud-to-car integration, and cybersecurity while embedding data governance, interoperability, and lineage to connect the vehicle, cloud, and enterprise systems into one unified data ecosystem

Architect and optimize modern mobile car app platforms to serve as digital extensions of the vehicle, enabling data-driven features, intelligent services, and new revenue streams from connected experiences, subscriptions, and value-added services

Partner with R&D, data science, and external technology ecosystems to unlock the commercial value of connected-vehicle data, vehicle lifecycle management and customer lifecycle management

Lead design and governance of Mazda’s Azure enterprise platform — landing zones, identity management, networking, data-lakehouse integration, and cost optimization

Implement Microsoft CAF guardrails and DevSecOps standards across all Azure workloads

Define hybrid/edge patterns to connect factory, vehicle, and enterprise data

Where possible architect IT/OT convergence frameworks that securely integrate shop-floor systems with enterprise platforms (ERP, Data Lakehouse, AI)

Design cloud and edge architectures (Azure preferred) to enable real-time data processing, digital twins, and predictive maintenance

Standardize manufacturing data models and governance, ensuring quality, traceability, and interoperability across plants and supply chain partners

Connect factory data into enterprise and vehicle analytics to enable closed-loop feedback between production, warranty, and customer experience

Collaborate with R&D and global teams to scale Smart Factory platforms that align with Mazda’s sustainability, quality, and innovation goals

Maintain a comprehensive inventory of enterprise applications and business capabilities to support effective planning, lifecycle management, and modernization

Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, automotive industry standards, cybersecurity best practices) to ensure consistency and quality across all solutions

Ensure compliance and interoperability with regulations, data standards, and ecosystems (e.g., AUTOSAR, APIs, and mobility platforms) to enable seamless integration across Mazda’s global landscape

Responsible for employment decisions, salary and promotional recommendations, training and appraising performance, promptly and appropriately addressing deficient performance and/or inappropriate behaviors by working with upper management and Human Resources

Coach and manage staff individual performance. Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, quality and accountability

Mentor solution and domain architects to uplift architecture maturity across IT and engineering

Perform other duties as assigned

Comply with all policies and standards

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureConnected Vehicle EcosystemsData StrategyMicrosoft AzureCybersecurity StandardsAgile/DevOpsAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

10+ years experience in IT and enterprise architecture

8+ years experience in a senior/strategic enterprise architecture role

8+ years of leadership experience in digital manufacturing, sales, and aftersales IT enablement

Expertise in software-defined vehicles, OTA (over-the-air) frameworks, IoT, and data/AI platforms

Understanding of software/application lifecycle (Agile/DevOps) within the automotive sector

Ability to influence senior leadership and drive enterprise-wide architecture adoption

Ability to synthesize complex technical concepts into executive-level strategy presentations

Must be analytical and a problem solver with the ability to identify problems and/or cause-effect relationships; identify key issues; secure relevant information from all appropriate sources; identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution

Interpersonal skills; Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, customers, and outside vendors; Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, using good grammatical form, both in general correspondence, as well as on technical issues

Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential. Must be able to establish a course of action for self and others/department to accomplish specific goals; must plan and prioritize proper assignments of personnel and/or appropriate allocation of resources

As a manager, leadership skills are essential. Must be able to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding individuals/department (subordinates, peers, superiors) or groups toward task accomplishment. Must consistently adhere to MNAO policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the leadership competencies and Pride Point behaviors

Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction

Preferred

Experience in connected vehicle ecosystems, SDV4 frameworks, and cloud-native architectures

Experience in automotive industry standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 functional safety, ISO 21434 cybersecurity)

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer and Information Science or Management Information Systems

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Company

Mazda North American Operations

Established in Hiroshima, Japan in 1920, Mazda is an international automotive manufacturer, conducting business in nearly 140 countries and regions around the world; known for beloved vehicles including the Mazda CX-5, MX-5 Miata, and others.

Founded in 1920

Irvine, California, USA

501-1000 employees