Costco IT · 8 hours ago
Director - Enterprise Architecture
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expCostco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world. As the Director of Enterprise Architecture, you will lead and govern the design of the future-state technology blueprint for the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and driving digital transformation.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for Managers and Supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution
MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience
ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, able to research and explain budget variances
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Coaches and mentors employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill and ability
COMMUNICATION: Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy and adapts to get points across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management
SELF-MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary. Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation or in intense, hectic situations
INCLUSION : Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Take the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own
COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy
Architecture Standards: Establishes and enforces architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency and maintainability of technology solutions
Architecture Enablement: Hands on role in establishing consistent architectural frameworks and patterns to ensure scalable and resilient enterprise aligned solutions are delivered
Strategic Planning: Develops and executes a comprehensive enterprise architecture strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and long-term vision
Technology Roadmap: Defines and maintains the technology roadmap, ensuring that it supports current and future business needs, integrates with existing systems, and promotes digital transformation
Collaboration: Collaborates with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to gather requirements, identify opportunities, and propose architectural solutions
Risk Management: Assess and mitigate technology risks, ensuring that security, compliance, and data privacy requirements are met across all architecture decisions
Team Leadership: Leads and mentors a team of enterprise architects, providing guidance, coaching, and support in their professional development
Vendor Management: Evaluates and selects technology vendors and partners to ensure they align with the company’s architectural standards and goals
Budget Oversight: Manages the budget for enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in technology
5+ years in an enterprise architecture role
5+ years' experience in Managing architecture, solution design, development, and governance teams
5+ years leading enterprise (cross functional) efforts
5+ years' experience in IT operations, business team management, or application management
5+ years' experience in business relationship management, including Executive level stakeholders
5+ years' experience driving core system technologies
Proven expertise in managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams is essential
Proven leadership experience in enterprise architecture and/or engineering enablement role
Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and architectural modeling tools
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills crossing multiple platforms
Proven experience in software development patterns and practices
Expertise in developing engineering standards and tooling landscapes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of retail industry practices and trends
Demonstrable ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
Strong leadership and team management skills
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Enterprise Architect) a plus
HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion)
Preferred
Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail
Cover Letter
Resume
Benefits
Paid time off
Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
Health care reimbursement account
Dependent care assistance plan
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase plan to eligible employees
Company
Costco IT
Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in twelve countries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase