The Lead Enterprise Architect serves as a strategic technology leader and enterprise-wide architecture authority, responsible for defining, governing, and evolving BFS’s target-state architecture across business, data, application, integration, cloud, and security domains. This position requires engagement across all organizational levels, from frontline teams to senior leadership by providing thought leadership, building strong business and IT partnerships, and serves as a trusted advisor across cross-functional domains. Additionally, the role drives enterprise architecture governance, promotes innovation, and evaluates emerging technologies that enhance business capabilities, customer experience, and competitive advantage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with business and technology experts to translate business requirements into technological solutions. Develop, document, and evangelize EA artifacts, including architecture strategies, principles, standards, and guidelinesGovern solution design by reviewing and approving projects for alignment with enterprise architecture standards and policies Monitor industry and technology trends to assess potential applicability and impact Lead research and proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies to improve cost efficiency and platform flexibility Drive adoption of API-first, event-driven, and decoupled architecture patterns Establish reusable integration patterns, services, and canonical data models SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone MINIMUM REQUIREMENTTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred 12+ years of experience as a Technology or Solution Architect delivering medium to large-scale initiatives5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade IT solutions 3+ years of experience leading Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and facilitating unbiased solution design decisions Solid experience in leading or contributing to innovation in digital solutions by championing modern architecture and emerging technologies (API-led, cloud, and composable) to accelerate innovation and enhance user experienceProven experience in application portfolio management, including rationalization, capability alignment, and technical debt reduction Proven experience advancing enterprise architecture maturity across modeling, frameworks, governance, and adoption of standards Ability to design and evaluate current and future state architectures and articulate value-driven recommendationsStakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets business needs and IT requirements.Be a role model to internal and external teams via facilitation and creation of architecture documents and artifactsSupport the risk management process by identifying and assessing potential risks associated with IT investments and recommending mitigation strategies COMPETENCIES Experience implementing and maintaining SAP or relevant Modern ERP systems, including interfacing with other SaaS and PaaS services/providers. Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, including security, networking, storage, and operational optimization (monitoring, DR, performance) Deep expertise in solution architecture, integration patterns, and system implementation models Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities Ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite BFS COMPETENCIES Business and Financial Acumen Demonstrates depth of understanding for the P&L and financial analysisTeaches business and financial acumen to others.Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money. Knows the different business segments and how they relate to one another.Understands customer sales and engagement. Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise. Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills.Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle. Results Driven Holds self and others accountable. Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver. Manages competing priorities effectively.Demonstrates appropriate urgency. Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values.Embraces and follows best practices.Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes. Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner. Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking. Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately. Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first. Builds trust-based relationships. Leads by example with kindness and respect. Collaborates well across all areas of the business. Advocates for othersActively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating.Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same. Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations. Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes. Assumes positive intent. Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations. Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations. Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment.Empowers, motivates, and inspires others.Coaches and mentor others for their development.Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes. Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes. Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure. Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity.Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth. Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions. Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things. Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business. Anticipates, embraces, and leads change. Develops and executes breakthrough strategies. Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances?Communicates with honesty. Consistently treats others fairly and equitably. Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do. Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Occasional travel may be required.