Job Description
As the Director of Enterprise Architecture and Technology Portfolio Management (TPM) in IT, you will collaborate daily with domain architects, project managers, IT leaders, and other key stakeholders across the organization. This dynamic role spans functions and regions, enabling you to influence our enterprise architecture practice worldwide and ensure that our technology architecture aligns with IT strategy and Wabtec’s broader business objectives.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic oversight and governance of Wabtec’s global technology landscape.
* Align enterprise architecture with business strategy, optimize the application and technology portfolio, and drive modernization across domains.
* Collaborate with architects, IT leaders, and business stakeholders to ensure technology investments deliver measurable value and resilience.
* Report directly to the VP, IT Strategy & Operational Effectiveness and update executive leadership on architecture progress and strategy recommendations.
* Set the vision and lead enterprise architecture strategy across domains: Business, Application, Technology, Data, and Security.
* Develop nuanced architecture views and models reflecting the complexity of Wabtec’s global ecosystem.
* Compare and contrast architecture patterns based on business value, operational resilience, and cost.
* Support the creation and communication of strategic roadmaps that sequence technology initiatives based on business priorities and technical dependencies.
* Maintain the global Technology Portfolio Management framework, including methodology, tooling, and governance structure.
* Integrate Gartner’s TIME model into portfolio assessments and roadmaps.
* Lead the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and other governance forums to enforce standards and drive TPM improvement.
* Develop and deliver training, templates, and playbooks to domain architects, PMs, and IT leaders.
* Serve as the TPM subject matter expert in cross‑functional forums including AI governance, compliance, and infrastructure strategy.
* Own the reporting strategy for TPM, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries.
* Partner with C‑level executives, strategy teams, and solution architects to align technology roadmaps with business goals.
* Champion modernization initiatives and identify pain points across the technology landscape.
* Stay up to date on emerging technologies and best practices to influence enterprise architecture and IT strategy.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related program.
* Experience in IT with strong enterprise architecture exposure.
* Strong understanding of business processes and capabilities.
* Ability to work at the enterprise level, influencing IT and business leaders to align technology strategy, architecture standards, and investment decisions.
* Proven ability to lead global technology rationalization strategies and governance.
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, BODEA, Zachman, or similar.
* Knowledge of business applications, data analytics, and modern IT infrastructure, including cloud solutions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to analyze complex business problems and design effective technology solutions that drive business value.
* Comfort working in a hierarchical environment and self‑driven on deliverables.
* Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Gartner’s TIME model or other APM/TPM frameworks.
* Proficiency in tools such as ServiceNow, Apptio, Power BI, and CMDB systems.
Benefits
* Medical Assistance extended to dependents
* Dental Assistance extended to dependents
* Profit Sharing
* Private Pension Plan
* Meal Policy according to location
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal, financial, and social support)
* Headspace mental health app
* Christmas card or basket for employees (based on location)
* Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old
* Extended Maternity Leave
* Program for pregnant women and babies
* Language Incentive PolicyMentorship programs and training platform access
* Wellhub
* Pharmacy Assistance
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wabtec is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Employees and applicants of Wabtec are also protected against retaliation for asserting their rights.
If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please let us know.
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