Enterprise Architecture Lead

The Enterprise Architecture Lead is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and guiding the technology vision, strategy, and roadmap for Cooper’s Hawk. This individual plays an instrumental part in ensuring that technology investments and initiatives drive value, efficiency, and innovation across the enterprise. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role collaborates closely with business unit leaders, IT managers, solution architects, and external partners. The Enterprise Architecture Lead serves as a bridge between executive leadership, IT teams, and business units, translating strategic goals into practical, actionable architectural solutions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership, and strong communication skills. What You’ll Do:

• Establish, update, and champion the organization’s enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business goals and evolving industry standards.
• Lead the development of short-term and long-term IT architecture strategies that support business growth, agility, and digital transformation.
• Act as a liaison between business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to ensure shared understanding and alignment of enterprise architecture objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies, recommending investments that promote innovation, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Develop policies, standards, and best practices for architectural governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Oversee the design and integration of complex IT solutions, ensuring they fit within the established architectural framework and support interoperability, scalability, and security.
• Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the stability, security, and resilience of enterprise systems.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of architectural strategies and solutions, using data to drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information technology, with at least 5 years in an enterprise or solution architecture role.
• Proven experience leading architecture initiatives in medium size, complex organizations.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), enterprise systems, and integration technologies.
• Experience with digital transformation, modernization, and technology adoption projects.
• Strong knowledge of IT security principles and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other architects and technical staff.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and improved collaboration across business units
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of navigating complex, dynamic environments

Compensation Range: Compensation range is $170,000-185,000/year. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. What You’ll Get:

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!