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We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Director, Enterprise Solution Architecture defines and governs the enterprise architecture strategy for a global manufacturing organization. This leader owns the architecture framework, ensures platform cohesion across SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, GCP, and Microsoft, and drives modernization across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate domains. The role requires strong executive presence, deep cross-platform expertise, and the ability to influence C-suite decisions.\nEssential Duties\nEnterprise Architecture Strategy & Framework Ownership\nOwn the enterprise architecture framework, including business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, cloud architecture, and security architecture.\nDefine enterprise-wide architecture principles (cloud-first, API-first, event-driven, zero-trust, reuse-over-build).\nMaintain the enterprise capability map and ensure alignment with business strategy.\n\nPlatform Architecture Leadership\nLead architecture across SAP S/4HANA, including FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, IBP, Ariba, Group Reporting, and MES.\nGovern Salesforce architecture across Sales, Service, CPQ, Experience Cloud, and partner ecosystems.\nDirect cloud architecture across GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, Dataflow) and Microsoft (Azure).\nEnsure cohesive integration across platforms using SAP BTP, MuleSoft, Apigee, Kafka/event streaming, and modern EDI.\n\nArchitecture Governance\nChair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and domain councils (SAP, Salesforce, Data, Cloud, Integration).\nEstablish and enforce standards, reference architectures, and design patterns.\nImplement Architecture Decision Records, design review processes, and exception management.\n\nRoadmap & Transformation Leadership\nOwn multi-year roadmaps for S/4 transformation, CRM modernization, cloud migration, data & AI platform evolution, MES modernization, and cybersecurity uplift.\nServe as chief architect for major enterprise programs.\n\nTeam Leadership & Operating Model\nLead a team of enterprise, domain, and solution architects.\nOperate a federated architecture model with centralized governance and embedded architects in programs.\nEstablish architecture KPIs (reuse, compliance, technical debt reduction, time-to-market).\n\nExecutive Communication & Influence\nPresent architecture strategy, risks, and investment recommendations to CIO, CFO, COO, and business presidents.\nTranslate complex technical decisions into business-aligned narratives.\nInfluence vendor strategy and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.\n\nDevSecOps & Delivery Enablement:\nEmbed architectural standards into CI/CD pipelines, implement shift-left security practices, and empower agile delivery teams with clear \"guardrails, not speed bumps.\"\n\nEmerging Tech & AI Governance:\nDefine enterprise strategy for GenAI, Agentic AI, and edge computing; establish AI architectural guardrails, ethical usage frameworks, and integration patterns.\n\nApplication Portfolio Rationalization:\nConduct continuous portfolio reviews to retire legacy systems, consolidate overlapping capability tools, and track tech debt reduction.\n\nResilience, High Availability & BCP/DR:\nArchitect end-to-end operational resilience, fault tolerance, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies across hybrid cloud, plant floor, and core platforms\n\nFinancial & Cost Optimization (FinOps):\nEstablish FinOps governance to optimize cloud spend (GCP/Azure), rationalize redundant SaaS applications, reduce technical debt, and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)\n\n Qualifications Required\nBachelor’s Degree required\n\n15+ years in enterprise architecture, including 5+ years in senior leadership.\n\nDeep expertise in SAP S/4HANA across multiple functional domains.\n\nStrong architecture experience with Salesforce (Sales, Service, CPQ).\n\nHands-on cloud architecture experience in GCP and Microsoft Azure.\n\nProven leadership of large-scale integration across SAP, Salesforce, and cloud platforms.\n\nExperience with data platforms, AI/ML, and analytics modernization.\n\nStrong understanding of cybersecurity, identity, and compliance frameworks.\n\nExecutive-level communication and stakeholder influence.\n\nExperience leading architecture for multi-year transformation programs.\n\n Qualifications Preferred\nSAP S/4HANA certification or equivalent experience.\n\nSalesforce Architect certifications (Application, System, Technical Architect).\n\nGCP Professional Cloud Architect or Data Engineer certification.\n\nAzure Solutions Architect Expert.\n\nExperience with manufacturing digitalization, IoT, MES, and plant connectivity.\n\nBackground in enterprise MDM, data governance, and AI enablement.\n\nTOGAF Certification.\n\nBase salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Salary Range: $196,000-$269,500How We Protect What Matters Most:\n1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.\nWe believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 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