Centric Consulting · 12 hours ago
Enterprise Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCentric Consulting is a company that values collaboration and individual growth. They are seeking an Enterprise Architect to partner with executive leadership, align enterprise architecture strategy with business objectives, and lead large-scale transformation initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership to align enterprise architecture strategy with business and transformation objectives
Translate enterprise and business strategies into future-state architecture visions and phased transformation roadmaps
Lead architectural strategy for large-scale transformation initiatives including digital transformation, data modernization, ERP/CRM programs, cloud migration, and operating model change
Define and govern enterprise architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures to support strategic outcomes
Drive strategy-to-execution alignment by ensuring initiatives, programs, and investments map to target-state architectures
Collaborate closely with Business Architects, Program Leadership, Product, and Change Management teams to ensure cohesive transformation delivery
Provide architectural leadership and decision support during prioritization, funding, and portfolio planning cycles
Establish architecture governance models that balance speed, innovation, and regulatory compliance
Guide solution architects and delivery teams to ensure consistency with enterprise standards and transformation goals
Assess current-state architecture maturity, technical debt, and transformation risks; define mitigation strategies
Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms to enable future capabilities while maintaining compliance
Ensure all architectures meet FDA, EMA, GxP, HIPAA, data privacy, and internal quality requirements
Support M&A and divestiture efforts by defining integration and separation architecture strategies
Communicate architectural strategy and transformation impacts to executive and senior leadership audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or large-scale transformation roles
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide strategy and transformation initiatives
Strong expertise in defining target-state architectures, transition states, and multi-year transformation roadmaps
Proven ability to connect business strategy with technology execution
Experience working with executive stakeholders and influencing enterprise-level decision-making
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar
Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with life sciences platforms (Veeva, SAP, Salesforce Health Cloud, Oracle)
Experience with data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML in regulated environments
Prior consulting experience in life sciences or healthcare
Must be willing to go to Deerfield for a few days monthly
Benefits
Health, dental & vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Self-managed PTO
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Legal Services
Discounts on home, auto and pet insurance
Remote and Hybrid Work
Time Off When You Need It
Benefits That Flex
Professional Development
Company
Centric Consulting
Centric Consulting provides full-service management consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Amazon Web Services
2022-11-02Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Joseph Ours
Director Modern Software Delivery, Partner
Recent News
2025-09-30
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