Senior Director - Enterprise Architecture/Generative AI/Machine Learning

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AWS, Azure, Data Lake, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Node.js, React.js, Salesforce, Snowflake, Streaming APIs

Job Description

The Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture will work closely with the Chief Technology Officer and set vision, strategy, and provide overall

leadership to the Architecture capability across Sysco. This includes creating, developing and further enhancing the technology landscape

by infusing new leading-edge technologies i.e., ML / AI / GenAI / Microservices / Cloud Computing with existing technologies and processes

to drive business improvements while also future proofing solutions. The architecture team will continue a high rate of growth over the next

2-3 years and the Senior Director of Architecture will drive the strategy and organizational process across teams globally.

Essential Functions:

• Duties and Responsibilities:

  To shape ML / AI / GenAI transformation to drive business impact that differentiate our capabilities and performance in the

  marketplace.

• Direct and inspire engineering leadership to design high-volume, high availability microservices in AWS, Azure, and GCP to

  meet the business requirements and drive tribe-level development methodology on a global scale.

• Provide thought leadership in the development and execution of enterprise and architecture domain-specific strategies,

  standards, and guidelines to define the Enterprise Architecture Target State and Roadmaps.

• Chair Enterprise Architecture Review Board ensuring that enterprise applications and solutions are designed, developed, and

  maintained in alignment with the organization's strategic goals, standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.

• Provide architecture support to craft enterprise architecture (server, storage, networks etc.) for select solutions or applications

  (e.g., Snowflake, Data Lake, Salesforce) for reliability, scalability, and performance.

• Identify, publish, and communicate strategic technology frameworks, principles, and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT

  organization to guide technology decisions and leverage efficiency opportunities.

• Partner with information security teams to incorporate and enforce technical security best practices into the designs of solutions across the company.
• Recruit, retain and develop exceptional architecture and engineering talent while cultivating a positive company culture that

  values cross team collaboration and trust.

• Education Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Education Preferred:

  Master’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent self-study or work experience.

• Experience Required:

  7 years’ in management role leading a team of technical, software, and solution engineers and or architects.

• Experience Preferred:

  10 years’ in management role leading a team of technical, software, and solution engineers and or architects.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Technical Skills and Abilities:

Experience with AI, Machines Learning, Automation, Technology Modernization, Generative AI (must have some working knowledge), and a heavy Cloud background.

• Sophisticated understanding/exposure to overall API-Management concepts. Hands-on experience in building APIs, proxies, security practices, and policies development.
• Professional technical experience delivery software as part of a development team utilizing tools like React, Node.JS and/or Java in a cloud environment.
• Understanding and practical application of development methodologies, test automation, and continuous integration strategies.
• Designed and built software solutions using these technologies, Node.js, and ReactJS.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.