Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

Description

Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping and Diving !

With 1,300 employees, 19 global facilities and a footprint in over 80 countries, we're committed to delivering exceptional products that connect people to the outdoors. The Senior Director Enterprise Architecture provides strategic oversight and architectural / technical guidance across mission-critical IT initiatives, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that propel business transformation. They will define and maintain the enterprise architectural vision for Johnson Outdoors, ensuring alignment between technology capabilities and business objectives. This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer of Johnson Outdoors and is based at our Racine, Wisconsin headquarters.

About the Role :

The person in this role develops clear current state assessments, target-state designs, and technology roadmaps necessary to achieve strategic business outcomes. Architects and enables critical platforms that drive business unit and channel growth, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and e-Commerce / Digital Marketing Solutions. Designs and supports technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, streamline product innovation, and fuel the company's digital growth.

• Technology Leadership : Leads the development and execution of enterprise architecture strategies, and multi-year roadmaps for all Johnson Outdoors IT systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical capabilities, and infrastructure investments.
• Architectural Governance : Provides architectural governance and technical leadership across strategic IT initiatives, overseeing diverse technology domains and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Solution Architecture Design : Guides internal teams and external partners in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and extensible systems that meet performance, redundancy, and data protection requirements.
• Collaboration : Collaborates closely with business and IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with operational and strategic goals. Serves as a liaison between executive leadership, functional teams, and technical staff to translate business requirements into scalable architectural strategies.
• Vendor Management : Evaluates and recommends third-party platforms, tools, and vendors. Assesses architectural fit and ensures seamless integration across systems.
• Architectural Standards : Defines and enforces architecture principles, standards, and best practices covering security, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Monitors adherence and drives continuous improvement.
• Innovation : Monitors emerging technologies and industry trends and explores innovative approaches to enhance agility and modernization. Creates a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentorship : Mentors IT team members to cultivate architectural thinking and promote adoption of best practices and frameworks.
• Documentation : Documents and maintains a repository of system designs, architecture decisions, and integration patterns for knowledge sharing and governance.
• Other : Performs other duties as assigned.

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What you will receive :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories : Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include : Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.

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