Job Information
Sysco Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture - GenAI / ML in Houston, Texas
Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Zip Code:
77077
Minimum Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
10+ Years
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
The Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture will work closely with the Chief Technology Officer and set vision, strategy, and provide overall leadership to the Architecture capability across Sysco. This includes creating, developing and further enhancing the technology landscape by infusing new leading-edge technologies i.e., ML / AI / GenAI / Microservices / Cloud Computing with existing technologies and processes to drive business improvements while also future proofing solutions. The architecture team will continue a high rate of growth over the next 2-3 years and the Senior Director of Architecture will drive the strategy and organizational process across teams globally.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To shape ML / AI / GenAI transformation to drive business impact that differentiate our capabilities and performance in the marketplace.
Direct and inspire engineering leadership to design high-volume, high availability microservices in AWS, Azure, and GCP to meet the business requirements and drive tribe-level development methodology on a global scale.
Provide thought leadership in the development and execution of enterprise and architecture domain-specific strategies, standards, and guidelines to define the Enterprise Architecture Target State and Roadmaps.
Chair Enterprise Architecture Review Board ensuring that enterprise applications and solutions are designed, developed, and maintained in alignment with the organization's strategic goals, standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
Provide architecture support to craft enterprise architecture (server, storage, networks etc.) for select solutions or applications (e.g., Snowflake, Data Lake, Salesforce) for reliability, scalability, and performance.
Identify, publish, and communicate strategic technology frameworks, principles, and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage efficiency opportunities.
Partner with information security teams to incorporate and enforce technical security best practices into the designs of solutions across the company.
Recruit, retain and develop exceptional architecture and engineering talent while cultivating a positive company culture that values cross team collaboration and trust.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
Experience with AI, Machines Learning, Automation, Technology Modernization, Generative AI (must have some working knowledge), and a heavy Cloud background.
Sophisticated understanding/exposure to overall API-Management concepts. Hands-on experience in building APIs, proxies, security practices, and policies development.
Professional technical experience delivery software as part of a development team utilizing tools like React, Node.JS and/or Java in a cloud environment.
Understanding and practical application of development methodologies, test automation, and continuous integration strategies.
Designed and built software solutions using these technologies, Node.js, and ReactJS.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent self-study.
10 years' in management role leading a team of software engineers.
12 years of professional technical experience delivery software as part of a development team utilizing tools like React, Node.JS and/or Java in a cloud environment
Understanding and practical application of development methodologies, test automation, and continuous integration strategies.
Experience in an agile environment.
Available for occasional international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a start-up environment.
Experience mentoring and developing technical and functional skills of team members.
Experience working with global teams.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.