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Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture (Data Platform)

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Job ID 1498018BR

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Ready to impact the next generation of healthcare technology, products and services? When you join us, your work will set the standards for database platform deployment and shape our solutions for the future. It’s an opportunity to reimagine the way we support our nearly 9,000, pharmacy-led, health and well-being retail stores worldwide and our entire organization.

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Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture (Data Platform)

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Job Summary:

This role is part of the OneIT global enterprise architecture team and exists to be accountable for overall strategic direction for the enterprise data platform supporting all WBA divisions; developing the technical product vision and defining and setting the data platform strategy. The role is also responsible for developing the roadmap for execution against the strategy; collaborating with Enterprise Architecture peers to mature the technology governance processes. At time of writing, the role will focus primarily on global platform architecture and will also support transformation activities in the Data and Analytics domain. The role reports to the VP OneIT Enterprise Architecture. Outcomes directed have a significant impact on the organization's short- and long-term results, specific customers, and/or partners. The incumbent will at all times represent the WBA ONE IT-vision and act in line with the vison of the global enterprise IT strategy

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates with IT leadership in the design and development of the strategic direction and vision for IT and Enterprise Architecture.
Develops and maintains the WBA enterprise architecture in alignment with the overall IT vision, supporting the strategic needs of the business.
Creates and implements a high-level roadmap to guide and shape the delivery of new IT assets and migration of existing assets towards the enterprise application architecture.
Develops and establishes standards and polices for IT assets and collaborates with business and IT teams to inventory and classify existing IT assets.
Sponsors and directs architecture governance processes to enable Sr. IT leadership to direct investment towards strategically and financially appropriate activities.
Collaborates across business unit IT functions to identify opportunities to leverage common solutions and extend the adoption of standards.
Facilitates the communication of architecture best practices throughout the architecture community and the IT organization by participating in leadership forums and architecture councils.
Performs as an idea generator, working with others as a thought leader and subject- matter expert to help brainstorm new processes and solutions. Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise.
Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Transfers knowledge and collaborates across functional lines and/or across departments. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and external contacts.
Sets financial, operational, and quality objectives for projects and activities and develops master operational plans. Plans, develops, and manages departmental expenses and capital budgets.
Uses technology knowledge to anticipate and understand the implications of the latest technologies to communicate and evangelize them to appropriate audiences and to integrate these technologies appropriately into products and programs.
Champions our Customers (internal as well as external as appropriate), Drives for results setting high personal standards and demanding the same of others.
Anticipates and drives positive change. Sets an example to others through actively demonstrating and living the WBA Vision, Purpose and Values.

About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of IT experience at a senior level OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 10 years of IT experience at a senior level.
Experience setting technology direction.
At least 7 years of experience working in Enterprise Architecture in a corporate, international environment.
Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams.
Experience with change management though process engineering and/or participating in or leading large-scale IT change / transformation programs
Stakeholder management experience in a large matrix organization
At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications