Sr Director, Enterprise Architecture (IT)

Role overview Lead the enterprise architecture program and its organization, keeping technology direction aligned with business strategy while modernizing systems and reducing technical debt. The role sets architecture principles and standards, guides technology and vendor decisions, and brings architects and technology leaders together to build platforms that are secure, interoperable, and ready for emerging capabilities. The position is based in Denver, with travel as needed, up to 25%.

Responsibilities - Maintain and evolve enterprise architecture frameworks, policies, current and future state designs, reference architectures, and roadmaps across product lines. - Assess business and technology environments, identify gaps, and guide modernization, including the use of AI, machine learning, and agentic workflows. - Establish architecture governance and technology standards, and promote consistent use of secure, interoperable enterprise capabilities. - Oversee technology introductions, product selection, vendor assessments, and reviews of solution designs. - Build an architecture community of practice and coordinate leaders to create a delivery runway while reducing technical debt. - Align architecture and information management with business outcomes, customer journeys, integration strategy, and safe data exchange.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. - At least 15 years in IT, including 10 years in senior leadership shaping enterprise architecture and technology strategy and execution. - Experience leading transformation involving cloud-native applications, enterprise security, integration platforms, and event-driven architecture. - Experience modernizing legacy environments and incorporating AI, agentic workflows, or other emerging technologies. - Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance, and building architecture communities of practice. - Business and financial acumen, including assessing options, estimating impact, and translating needs into secure, standardized architecture requirements.

Nice to have - A master’s degree or an enterprise architecture certification such as TOGAF. - Healthcare IT experience.

Benefits and work setup Travel may be required up to 25%. The stated annual salary range is $148,000–$234,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, family support resources, and professional development programs.