Director Enterprise Architecture
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About HP
At HP, you'll have a chance to create tools, technology, and solutions that reshape the way the world works in the future. Operating in over 170 countries, HP is always creating new services, products, and capabilities, giving you more opportunities to advance your career. Here, innovation is the key to professional development and career mobility.
Our legendary culture guides every employee toward success—fostering collaboration and driving innovation. When you join HP, you're joining a company that believes every voice matters and that we all deserve a seat at the table. From the boardroom to the factory floor, we create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves. You will be part of a global laboratory where different perspectives and experiences will help you solve problems in new ways.
About the Role
The Director, Enterprise Architecture is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and governing the enterprise-wide technology architecture that enables business strategy, digital transformation, and AI-enabled innovation at scale. This role serves as the connective tissue between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring that architecture decisions accelerate simplification, operational efficiency, risk reduction, and long-term value creation.
As a strategic advisory capability, you will set the architectural vision, standards, and governance while partnering closely with executive leadership, business leaders, and technology teams across the enterprise. You will lead the function in evolving from a standards-focused role into a trusted strategic advisor, promoting modern ways of working and community-of-practice models. Your work will directly influence and shape long-term technology and digital strategy across multiple business units, making final decisions on enterprise architecture standards and major architectural direction.
Equal Opportunity
HP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine and own the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and target-state roadmaps aligned to business strategy
- check_circleTranslate AI-forward and digital-first strategies into actionable architectural blueprints across all technology domains
- check_circleDrive enterprise-wide application portfolio rationalization to reduce redundancy, technical debt, and operational complexity
- check_circleEstablish end-to-end application lifecycle governance to ensure new investments align with enterprise standards
- check_circlePartner with data and security leaders to define reference architectures enabling scalable AI and automation capabilities
- check_circleEstablish architectural patterns for integration, APIs, and AI orchestration that support rapid innovation with enterprise controls
- check_circleLead enterprise architecture governance including architecture review boards, standards, and decision frameworks
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline
- verifiedMaster's degree in Technology or Business Administration (preferred)
- verified15+ years of progressive IT leadership
- verifiedMinimum 8 years in enterprise architecture at Fortune 500 or global enterprise scale
- verifiedTOGAF 9.2 / 10 Certified or Distinguished level
- verifiedSAFe Architect, ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader
- verifiedAWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- verifiedMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure AI Fundamentals
- verifiedAWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
- verifiedNIST AI RMF Practitioner or Responsible AI Institute certifications
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Technology or Business Administration. Background in digital value chain transformation (Lead-to-Order, Order-to-Cash, Acquire-to-Decommission) in a technology product company. Experience in M&A technology due diligence and integration architecture. Zachman Framework Certification. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Architect. ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader. AWS Solutions Architect Professional. Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure AI Fundamentals. AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty. Enterprise AI governance programs: NIST AI RMF Practitioner. Responsible AI Institute certifications.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLong term and short term disability insurancecheck_circleEmployee assistance programcheck_circleFlexible spending accountLife insurance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Togaf, Zachman Framework, Safe, Itil 4, Aws Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Ai Engineer Associate, Azure Ai Fundamentals, Aws Certified Machine Learning, Nist Ai RMF.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline (required); Master's degree in Technology or Business Administration (strongly preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Director Enterprise Architecture at HP
What does a Director Enterprise Architecture at HP do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Director Enterprise Architecture at HP will define and own the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and target-state roadmaps aligned to business strategy; translate ai-forward and digital-first strategies into actionable architectural blueprints across all technology domains; drive enterprise-wide application portfolio rationalization to reduce redundancy, technical debt, and operational complexity; and establish end-to-end application lifecycle governance to ensure new investments align with enterprise standards.
What are the requirements for this Director Enterprise Architecture role?expand_more
To qualify for the Director Enterprise Architecture at HP position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree in Technology or Business Administration (preferred); 15+ years of progressive IT leadership; Minimum 8 years in enterprise architecture at Fortune 500 or global enterprise scale; TOGAF 9.2 / 10 Certified or Distinguished level; and SAFe Architect, ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader.
Where is the Director Enterprise Architecture role at HP located?expand_more
Director Enterprise Architecture at HP is based in 1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Director Enterprise Architecture job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
HP has listed this Director Enterprise Architecture role as on-site.
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Director Enterprise Architecture at HP typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Director Enterprise Architecture at HP include Togaf; Zachman Framework; Safe; Itil 4; Aws Solutions Architect Professional; Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Azure Ai Engineer Associate; and Azure Ai Fundamentals.
What education is required for Director Enterprise Architecture at HP?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline (required); and Master's degree in Technology or Business Administration (strongly preferred).
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