Lead Enterprise Architect

FARO is an imaging company - and an imagining company. We envision a better, more insightful, and more powerful world realized through digital 3D means and measurement technologies. Right from the start, we have helped our customers make better decisions - faster and more accurately than anyone else in the industry.
We work with the largest companies on the planet to provide the solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla and Volvo among others. In the construction industry, we work with the largest builders to scan and design astonishing projects. For public safety professionals, our forensics scanning tools solve crimes and document scenes with high tech gear you probably see on CSI and in the movies!
We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.
The role of a Lead Enterprise Architect designs and facilitates all aspects of business and technology architecture from idea to roadmap providing value by reducing cost, increasing availability and improving security. This position works closely with stakeholders to enable business capabilities across Customer Relationship Management, Master Data Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and Application Integration. The Enterprise Architect recommends solutions that facilitate decision-making or develops contingencies where precedents do not exist. Work requires high interpretive skills and logical reasoning to identify solutions that may impact and affect results of a wider operational area.
This position will be a hybrid position based out of our Lake Mary, Florida office or our Atlanta, Georgia office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain the technology strategy and roadmap for an organization or business unit
• Define and enforce technical standards and guidelines across multiple software systems or applications
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for technical architecture across an enterprise
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and develop technical solutions that meet those needs
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architects and developers
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, consultants, and other external partners
• Participate in the development of business cases and project proposals
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to identify and define the organization's strategic goals and objectives related to technology solutions and systems
• Develop and maintain the overall Enterprise Architecture strategy, roadmap, and framework that supports the organization's strategic direction and goals
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-wide systems and solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives
• Provide guidance and expertise to IT and business stakeholders on technical architecture and design issues, including application architecture, data architecture, infrastructure architecture, and security architecture
• Identify and manage technical risks and issues related to enterprise-wide systems and solutions, and developing mitigation strategies to address them
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and partners to support the organization's Enterprise Architecture strategy and goals
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends and emerging technologies related to Enterprise Architecture and technology solutions

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Expert knowledge and experience in IT architecture, design, and development
• Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture, including application architecture, data architecture, infrastructure architecture, and security architecture
• Experience leading the design, development, and implementation of large-scale, complex enterprise-wide systems and solutions
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with IT and business stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and frameworks
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Broad expertise, knowledge, and experience in software development and architecture
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and technologies
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical strategy and roadmaps
• Experience in developing and enforcing technical standards and guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical teams
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams and architects
• Experience with strategic planning, governance, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage vendor and external partner relationships
• Experience with budgeting and resource allocation

WHAT FARO CAN OFFER YOU:
FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:

• A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans
• Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Wellness fairs
• Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives
• Other employee events

INCLUSIVE
At FARO, we are committed to encouraging different perspectives and ideas that foster innovation. We believe that we are strongest with a diverse team of employees. We want every FARO employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.
FARO is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. FARO is a government contractor and will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders.
Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business.