Cornerstone OnDemand
Director, Enterprise Architect
🇺🇸 Dublin, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $186K - $298K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ June 25th, 2025
SaaS
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Cornerstone is hiring a Director, Enterprise Architect. This role leads the strategic design and execution of technology architecture, aligning it with business goals while guiding cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure solutions. The Director collaborates with stakeholders to set strategic outcomes and oversees governance, technology roadmaps, and innovation initiatives to maximize organizational value from technology investments.
Highlights
- Lead vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise architecture aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with executive leadership to define technology roadmaps and architectural frameworks.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of architects and technical leads.
- Oversee adoption and governance of architecture standards such as TOGAF and Zachman.
- Manage integration of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS, data analytics, cybersecurity, and application platforms.
- Utilize architectural modeling tools including Sparx Enterprise Architect, LeanIX, ArchiMate, and ServiceNow CMDB.
- Drive architecture review boards and provide governance and risk mitigation recommendations.
- Require 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture with 5+ years in strategic leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud computing technologies.
- Compensation range between $186,100 and $297,800 USD, with additional bonuses and benefits.
Director, Enterprise Architect Full Description
Director, Enterprise Architect
Dublin, CA, United States
We're looking for a
Director, Enterprise Architect
This role is Office Based, Dublin, CA Office
The Director, Enterprise Architecture is responsible for leading the strategic design, development, and execution of the organization’s technology architecture to ensure alignment with business objectives. The Director provides visionary leadership and leverages expertise in enterprise architecture methodologies, frameworks, and tools to guide cross-functional teams in developing scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. By maintaining a proactive focus on emerging technologies, best practices, and business alignment, the Director drives results in technology transformation, operational efficiency, and value delivery.
As the trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders, the Director, Enterprise Architecture collaborates with executive leadership, IT, business units, and external partners to set strategic outcomes and measurable objectives. The Director monitors architecture governance, performance metrics, and technology roadmaps to assess progress and ensure the organization is on track to realizing maximum value from technology investments. The Director operates as an enterprise advocate and cross-functional leader, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation, and recommending architectural solutions that enable organizational agility and innovation.
In this role you will:
The Director, Enterprise Architecture is responsible for leading the strategic design, development, and execution of the organization’s technology architecture to ensure alignment with business objectives. The Director provides visionary leadership and leverages expertise in enterprise architecture methodologies, frameworks, and tools to guide cross-functional teams in developing scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. By maintaining a proactive focus on emerging technologies, best practices, and business alignment, the Director drives results in technology transformation, operational efficiency, and value delivery.
As the trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders, the Director, Enterprise Architecture collaborates with executive leadership, IT, business units, and external partners to set strategic outcomes and measurable objectives. The Director monitors architecture governance, performance metrics, and technology roadmaps to assess progress and ensure the organization is on track to realizing maximum value from technology investments. The Director operates as an enterprise advocate and cross-functional leader, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation, and recommending architectural solutions that enable organizational agility and innovation.
In this role you will:
- Lead the vision, strategy, and execution for enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, business priorities, and technology standards.
- Partner with executive stakeholders to define technology roadmaps, business capability models, and enterprise-wide architectural frameworks.
- Foster a collaborative culture, building and mentoring a high-performing team of architects and technical leads.
- Orchestrate the adoption and governance of enterprise architecture standards, methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), and best practices across the organization.
- Develop consultative partnerships with key business and technology leaders to understand current and future needs, identifying strategic opportunities to leverage technology for business value.
- Oversee the evaluation, selection, and integration of enterprise technology platforms including but not limited to cloud, SaaS, PaaS, data analytics, cybersecurity, and application platforms.
- Utilize architectural modeling tools (e.g., Sparx Enterprise Architect, LeanIX, ArchiMate, ServiceNow CMDB) to document, analyze, and optimize enterprise architecture artifacts.
- Drive architecture review boards and steering committees, providing governance, executive reporting, and recommendations to ensure solution alignment and risk mitigation.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform architecture decisions and evolve organizational technology capabilities.
- Advocate for technology innovation and transformation initiatives in collaboration with business and IT leaders.
- Measure, monitor, and communicate architecture maturity and value delivery across the enterprise.
- ... and as a high-impact leader, you will willingly take on additional responsibilities to ensure organizational objectives are achieved.
You’ve got what it takes if you...
- Have a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Display 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology leadership, including 5+ years in a strategic leadership role.
- Demonstrate extensive experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF) and modeling tools (e.g., Sparx, LeanIX, ArchiMate).
- Have a proven record of strategic leadership, transformational change, and team-building in complex IT environments.
- Possess deep expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS, SOA, data architecture, information security, and enterprise platforms.
- Exhibit excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Are highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
- Have a passion for technology innovation, continuous learning, and enterprise enablement.
- Are able to adapt to changes in technology, business priorities, and cross-functional roles.
Extra dose of awesome if you have...
- Advanced certifications such as TOGAF, Certified Enterprise Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
- MBA, MS in Engineering, or other advanced degree.
- Experience in highly regulated industries or global/multi-region enterprises.
- Practice with leading digital transformation, business process reengineering, or M&A integration initiatives.
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At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 186100 - 297800 USD.
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