Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

SUMMARY

The Director of Enterprise Architecture will act as Chief Architect supporting all functional domains, technical domains, and business units, addressing end-to-end solutions and identifying opportunities to shape the future of the business through technology. This Role will engage with key leaders across business units (Farms, Foods and AgriBusiness) and seek to understand both current capability gaps and future business needs. By combining this insight with a broad understanding of technology, this leader will architect and design solutions that are strategic for the business and build on the latest technologies and patterns.
Utilizing in-depth knowledge of infrastructure, open-source technologies and software engineering, this leader will develop the strategy, achieve business and engineering buy-in, and monitor execution toward the target architecture.
The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $247,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Data Architecture or similar, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in an enterprise architecture role. MS or MBA and/or relevant certifications are highly desired.

The ideal candidate must also have:

• Experience in leading and managing architecture teams.
• Strong understanding of EA frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, SOA) and IT frameworks such as ITIL
• Experience with SAP/4 HANA
• Experience in various related industries (e.g., CPG, manufacturing, agriculture, B2B retail) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in architectural modeling tools and techniques.
• Experience with cloud computing, enterprise integration, data management, and cybersecurity.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, including business, information, application, and technology domains.
• Align the EA strategy with the organization’s business goals and objectives.
• Lead the establishment and execution of a roadmap to guide the organization’s EA initiatives and investments.
• Design and oversee the implementation of complex, integrated solutions across the enterprise.
• Develop architectural models and documentation to guide the development and integration of systems.
• Guide the SAP S4 implementation ensuring business and technical requirements are met considering cross capability integration needs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to SAP S4 HANA development and support teams, to include functional and technical resources.
• Establish and enforce governance processes to ensure compliance with the EA framework.
• Conduct architecture reviews and assessments to ensure proposed solutions are aligned with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
• Maintain a repository of architecture decisions and artifacts.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT leaders, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that the EA strategy supports their goals.
• Communicate the value and principles of enterprise architecture to stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects and other technical professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Manage resource allocation and project prioritization to ensure successful delivery of EA initiatives.
• Establishes the integration patterns of cloud services with on premise application and infrastructure services.