Business Domain Architect

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Business Domain Architect, you will be responsible for aligning technology strategy and solutions to the specific needs and strategic objectives of a business domain such as HR, Finance, Supply Chain, or Customer Experience. This role partners closely with business leadership, process owners, and IT to architect solutions and roadmaps that drive transformation, streamline operations, and enable business innovation within the assigned domain.

LOCATION

• This position will be based onsite in our Columbus, OH or Newport Beach, CA office. Remote work is not available for this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the architectural leader for a defined business domain, ensuring all technology initiatives, investments, and roadmaps are optimized for domain performance, business value, and strategic alignment. 

• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating domain-specific strategies and requirements into actionable, effective technology architectures. 

• Maintain deep expertise in the domain’s business processes, emerging trends, regulatory factors, and technology landscape to inform and guide architecture decisions. 

• Be the primary advocate for domain interests in enterprise architecture governance bodies. 

• Develop and maintain holistic architectures for the assigned business domain, mapping business capabilities, data, process flows, and supporting systems. 

• Identify opportunities for digital transformation, process optimization, and standardization within the domain. 

• Translate domain strategic objectives into multi-year technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks and enterprise-wide standards. 

• Collaborate with domain leaders to prioritize initiatives and investments based on business value, risk, and readiness. 

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions (COTS, SaaS, custom) that meet domain requirements while fitting the enterprise technology landscape. 

• Lead and facilitate domain architecture workshops, solution reviews, and design decision meetings with both business and IT teams. 

• Ensure all domain technology plans comply with regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements as well as enterprise policies. 

• Develop and promote domain-specific reference architectures, best practices, and standards. 

• Partner with domain business leaders, process owners, project managers, and IT architects throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Support change management and communication efforts necessary to optimize adoption of new or transformed processes, systems, and solutions. 

• Monitor industry, technology, and regulatory trends relevant to the domain. 

• Provide domain-specific thought leadership and serve as a resource on the application of innovative technologies or business models. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. 

• 5-8+ years in the targeted business domain; experience in architecture/design roles or business analysis. 

• Deep understanding of business processes, data, and end-to-end workflows specific to the domain. 

• Proven track record of architecting technology solutions that drive business transformation and measurable value in the assigned area. 

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and business process modeling. 

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration. 

• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to convey complex ideas to business and technical audiences. 

• Experience with regulatory, risk, and compliance concerns relevant to the business domain. 

• Certifications such as TOGAF, CBAP, or domain-specific (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, etc.). 

• Project management or change management experience. 

• Familiarity with agile, lean, or digital transformation initiatives. 

• Strategic planning and roadmap development skills for business technology. 

• Ability to influence and lead within matrixed or enterprise environments. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $114,000.00–$159,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  

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