Tech Economy · 1 month ago
Director, Enterprise Architecture
Tech Economy is consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work, focusing on creating an inclusive environment that fosters exceptional talent. The Director of Enterprise Architecture leads innovative product outcomes aligned with strategic priorities, managing a team while ensuring collaboration and effective delivery of projects.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Support and coach innovation managers on various aspects of innovation, leveraging expertise to add value to the team's efforts and advising on strategic issues and initiatives
Help implement agile methodologies and new innovation approaches for team success, guiding them on complex matters within the functional area
Act as a subject matter expert, using deep functional and technical knowledge to influence team members and drive innovation
Manage multiple team members responsible for individual projects, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with emerging business needs and strategic vision
Support projects across the lifecycle and assisting team members in leveraging best practices and anticipating actions for successful project delivery
Demonstrate a solid understanding of company policies and practices, advising and influencing the team on best practices and innovative approaches
Manage aspects of the Innovation team, ensuring team members thrive in their roles and develop strategic, cross-Practice product concepts
Contribute to shaping EIA team strategy through OKRs and other initiatives, understanding interrelated departments and processes, and driving continuous improvement
Develop and implement best practices for innovation through frameworks, playbooks, and tools that empower teams across the firm
Opportunistically expand the innovation portfolio of services, influencing decision-making and taking ownership of complex programs
Possess highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, managing diverse relationships and interactions, and maintaining promoter relationships within the office or functional area
Lead and inspire a team of Innovation Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Champion the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans, ensuring the team’s skills evolve with business needs
Conduct capacity planning to optimize team structure, identify skill gaps, and determine resource needs, including outsourcing opportunities, to meet business objectives
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of all modern aspects of product management with expertise in some areas - from opportunity discovery including strategy and commercialization, solution discovery and design and product development with a history of working cross-functional - designers, engineers, data scientists, etc
Good grasp of engineering processes and full software development lifecycle and literacy and awareness of technology trends, choices and risks
Strong ability to influence for impact, including making a compelling business case
Agile project management and design thinking/ human centered-design experience
Expertise in Agile methodologies and leadership in coaching agile teams
Advanced skills in facilitating and fostering consensus among diverse teams
Ability to drive complex projects with strategic thinking and initiative-taking
Development of impactful customer-facing solutions from intricate business needs
Exceptional communication skills to address customer needs and expectations
Demonstrated passion for learning, leadership mindset, and cultural influence
Robust relationship management, negotiation, and vendor evaluation skills
Leadership and management experience, including performance and workforce planning
Experience with software and/or digital products in B2B space, from conception to launch, driving substantial positive impact on client results and business performance
Experience shipping successful enterprise software products with a heavy focus on decision support and workflow automation
Direct experience with agile methodologies
Experience in product innovation, design and engineering processes and the full software development lifecycle spanning multiple industries or capabilities
Experience with systems integration and/or UI/UX/Design
Direct product leadership experience
Direct management experience across multiple geographies
Hands-on leadership in cross-functional teams, managing product and technical teams across multiple regions to ensure product success
Benefits
401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service
Annual discretionary performance bonus
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
Annual fitness reimbursements