Director - Enterprise Architecture

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

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With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Purpose: The Director - Enterprise Architecture will define and drive the strategic technology vision, ensuring alignment between business objectives and the evolving technology landscape of Plexus. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining architectural standards for existing systems and processes, while identifying and implementing future-forward technologies to support growth, efficiency and innovation.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise architecture roadmap that supports long-term business strategy and incorporates emerging technologies.

• Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure consistency, security, and scalability across all architecture domains.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms, including cloud-based solutions, to support business needs and drive innovation.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical architectures, ensuring alignment and clear communication.

• Lead architecture reviews and assessments to ensure viability within the technology environment per established standards, best-practice fit with existing technologies and overall strategy.

• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Additional Job Accountabilities:

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, with a focus on cloud-native solutions.

• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate new technologies and architectural approaches.

• Maintain a comprehensive architecture repository, documenting existing systems, data models, and technology components.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to project teams throughout the development

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field, or a Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role is required. Preference at this level is to have a Master's degree or to be in pursuit of one.

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful architectural strategies.

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

• Deep knowledge of cloud computing, data architecture, application architecture, infrastructure architecture and process architecture.

• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think strategically and translate business strategy into technical solutions.

• Experience with creating and documenting architecture standards and technology roadmaps.

• Preferred: Experience with the suite of Google's cloud offerings, including Workspace, Big Query, and GCP.

• Preferred: Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Google Cloud Certified Professional).

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.