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Senior Director – Enterprise Architecture
MKS Instruments. Lead and mature the enterprise architecture practice across solution, technical, information, application and portfolio architecture .
Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $200,400 - $334,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise architecture, integrating business strategy with technology roadmaps, and developing practical architecture guidance. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration to optimize IT investments and capabilities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Enterprise Architecture ExpertiseSaaS, IaaS, PaaS KnowledgeAgile and Lean MethodologiesExcellent Communication SkillsSystems Thinking
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Hard Skills
Enterprise ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureTechnical ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureApplication ArchitectureData ArchitectureRoadmap DevelopmentArchitecture GovernanceIT Service ManagementAdvanced Analytics
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipNegotiation SkillsFacilitation SkillsPlanning SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
APIsMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureITILEA Frameworks
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentRisk ManagementFinancial ConsiderationsComplex Environment Analysis
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesITSMMicroservices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mature the enterprise architecture practice across solution, technical, information, application and portfolio architecture
- Develop an integrated enterprise IT strategy aligned with domain roadmaps, investment priorities, operating model needs and business outcomes
- Provide practical architecture guidance, transition plans and incremental adoption steps
- Partner with application, infrastructure, security, data and business stakeholders to define target-state architecture, platform standards and rationalization roadmaps
- Assess the application and technology landscape to reduce duplication, consolidate capabilities, retire low-value tools and optimize platforms
- Establish and evolve EA governance, standards and minimal viable architectures
- Develop current-state and future-state models, capability assessments, roadmaps and investment recommendations
- Build relationships across IT and the business through engagement, explanation and coaching
- Develop architecture talent, skills, competencies and operating practices
- Report to the Vice President, Office of the CIO
Requirements
What you’ll need- 15+ years of related experience
- Strong enterprise architecture expertise across business, solution, technical, information, application and data architecture
- Ability to connect business strategy, operating models, financial considerations, risk management and technology roadmaps
- Knowledge of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, advanced analytics and emerging technologies
- Experience with IT service management, system development life cycle practices, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, EA frameworks and ITIL
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex environments, identify gaps and develop practical roadmaps
- Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Collaborative, pragmatic and consultative leadership style
- Strong systems thinking, design thinking, planning and organizational skills
- Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be able to perform activities such as sitting, standing or typing for extended periods
- Must have good manual dexterity and coordination
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Must be able to observe documents and details at close range
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Sick time
- 15 paid vacation days
- 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock programs
- Signing bonus