Director of Architecture

Job Title: Director of Architecture

Area: Information Technology

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

Classification: Exempt

Location: Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary's clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.

Rotary's Commitment to Belonging (DEI)

At Rotary, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

Overview
As the Director of Architecture at Rotary International, you will play a pivotal role in steering the organization's technological initiatives. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will oversee a team of enterprise architects and solution architects. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic team of architects and engineers to shape the organization's digital future. As the Director of Architecture at Rotary International, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing the organization's technological strategies. This role demands a visionary leader with a proven background in enterprise and solution architecture, coupled with a deep understanding of modern IT practices. If you are passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation, we invite you to lead our dynamic team in this exciting journey.

You Will Have

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical/quantitative field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise and solution architecture, with a proven track record of leadership
• Proficient in rapidly defining target architectures aligned with modern architecture and design best practices
• In-depth knowledge of global data protection requirements, compliance regulations (such as GDPR), and certifications (e.g., SOC-2, ISO 27001)
• Expertise in cloud solutions, data modeling, database concepts, and architectural design
• Strong background in implementing architecture standards and best practices
• Experience building a highly performing team and strong collaborative relationships among stakeholders
• Experience in negotiation and communication at a leadership level
• Strong organizational skills, project and time management skills, and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

You Are Good At

Strategic Leadership

• Lead programs to develop, maintain, and govern enterprise architecture across the organization.
• Guide organization-wide adoption and increase enterprise architecture maturity.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of solution architects, providing leadership and cross-functional digital product standards throughout product delivery teams.
• Collaborate with domain experts to support strategic initiatives such as cloud adoption and participant experience.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide overall direction, guidance, and definition of IT architecture to effectively support the business strategy.
• Drive the adoption of building and maintaining modern Cloud Enterprise solutions.

Management and Coordination

• Manage, coordinate, and drive architecture services teams to achieve excellence in providing the organization with digital solutions.

Process Improvement

• Support and continually improve processes for managing modern architecture standards across the organization.

You Will Be Responsible For

Enterprise Architecture

• Lead enterprise architecture framework and methodology for assessing the health of the external and internal products
• Assess the business impact/return on investment of the components of the enterprise architecture and understand business drivers and capabilities
• Create and implement a multi-year plan that supports the organization's business vision via technology enablers
• Lead the organization-wide adoption and help to increase the enterprise architecture maturity

Solution Architecture

• Provide leadership related to cross-functional digital product standards as applied throughout the product delivery teams
• Collaborate with various domain experts to support the company's strategic initiatives such as cloud adoption and continuous improvement of participant experience
• Gain support for programs to develop, maintain, and govern the enterprise architecture across the organization
• Assisting with the development of the annual departmental budget
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership Attributes

• Engagement: Foster relationships by hearing, recognizing, and valuing others.
• Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
• Productivity: Able to generate results that moves Rotary toward achieving its goals.
• Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
• Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking
• Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.

Salary Range

$198,000 - $220,000

Why Work for Rotary?

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Progressive 401k matching contributions
• Above market and generous paid time off package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
• Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
• Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options

Please note:

• Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance