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Taylor

Diversified printing, packaging, and marketing services

Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation

IT OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-time$180k - $230k /yrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 12–15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior engineering leadership roles.
  • Experience with architecture frameworks such as MACH, TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
  • A proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated success implementing DevOps and integrating security and financial governance practices (DevSecFinOps).
  • A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and risk management.
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate with executives.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and reference architecture across business domains, including application, data, infrastructure, and integration.
  • Establish modular composable architecture such as MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, Headless) and AI-first SDLC practices.
  • Collaborate with the Governance Committee and Architecture Review Board to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Develop and enforce architecture principles and design patterns, and create capability maps, technology selection criteria, and future-state architecture roadmaps.
  • Provide architectural oversight for major programs, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
  • Lead development and adoption of enterprise reference architectures for on-premises and cloud applications, eCommerce and digital platforms, data, integration, and security.
  • Standardize technology stacks, APIs, and integration patterns such as microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Define best practices for hybrid and multi-cloud environments and platform engineering.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Establish and scale a unified DevSecFinOps model integrating development practices, security posture, and cost optimization across Taylor.
  • Drive adoption of AI-first software engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and release management frameworks.
  • Embed security controls into development workflows and SDLC processes.
  • Drive FinOps discipline, including cloud and AI cost governance, usage optimization, and financial transparency.
  • Define KPIs and dashboards for engineering productivity, security posture, and cost optimization.
  • Assess the current application landscape and define modernization strategies such as rehost, replatform, refactor, retire, or replace.
  • Lead transformation toward microservices, API-first, cloud-native, and composable architectures.
  • Reduce technical debt and eliminate redundant or underperforming systems.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize modernization initiatives based on value and risk.
  • Establish modernization playbooks, tooling, and migration frameworks.
  • Identify, evaluate, and incubate emerging technologies, including Spec-Driven Development, AI/ML, Agentic AI, automation, and data platforms.
  • Drive innovation programs, including proofs of concept and pilot initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate innovation into scalable solutions.
  • Build partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and system integrators.
  • Partner with the CIO, CISO, and other IT and business leaders to align architecture strategy with organizational goals.
  • Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Lead architecture communities of practice and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Influence executive decision-making with data-driven insights and architectural trade-offs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, eCommerce, or enterprise SaaS environments.
  • Experience supporting ERP transformations such as Oracle Fusion or SAP S/4HANA.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms or architecture frameworks.
  • Familiarity with data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI/ML integration.
  • Experience working with global teams and complex organizational structures.

About the Company

Taylor

Diversified printing, packaging, and marketing services

Taylor is a diversified provider of marketing communications products, services, and technologies. It uses printed and digital methods to create and deliver marketing materials for leading brands, across mail, email, retail settings, and mobile devices. Taylor’s offerings come from an expansive in-house production network and range of solutions designed to support businesses and consumers in many industries. The company differentiates itself through its privately held, family-led ownership, its breadth of capabilities—spanning multiple media channels and production technologies—and its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. Taylor’s goal is to create opportunity and security for its employees while helping customers grow their brands with efficient, environmentally mindful communications over the long term.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
North Mankato, MN
Founded
1975

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