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# Enterprise Information Technology Architect

- **Company:** LEDELSEA
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Enterprise Architecture Framework, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6176045d-fd39-46ff-b99e-7fb9eaf9a4f0/enterprise-information-technology-architect

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has experience in large, complex organizations, is comfortable working through ambiguity, and can quickly understand diverse business domains, systems, and processes. They must be highly analytical and able to translate complex information into clear architecture strategies, patterns, and recommendations for both executive leaders and engineering teams., * 15+ years of IT experience, with significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, ideally at a Principal or senior leadership level.
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 * Experience developing enterprise-wide architecture strategies within large, complex, global organizations.
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 * Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance, including TOGAF, reference models, architecture standards, and system change management.
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 * Experience across multiple business domains, such as Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Legal, ERP, or Digital Commerce.
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 * Ability to quickly understand complex systems, business processes, and technology environments and identify opportunities for improvement.
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 * Strong knowledge of architecture patterns, scalability, reusability, system consolidation, integration, and cost optimization.
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 * Excellent analytical, communication, and executive stakeholder management skills.
\n, * Experience with digital commerce platforms and order processing across mobile, kiosk, and drive-through channels.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced, strategic Principal Enterprise Architect to help shape the technology direction across Client's global enterprise. This role requires someone who can look beyond individual systems or IT projects and evaluate the broader business and technology landscape to identify gaps, improve processes, drive consolidation, and develop scalable, reusable architecture solutions.