Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping and Diving!

With 1,300 employees, 19 global facilities and a footprint in over 80 countries, we're committed to delivering exceptional products that connect people to the outdoors. The Senior Director Enterprise Architecture provides strategic oversight and architectural/technical guidance across mission-critical IT initiatives, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that propel business transformation. They will define and maintain the enterprise architectural vision for Johnson Outdoors, ensuring alignment between technology capabilities and business objectives. This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer of Johnson Outdoors and is based at our Racine, Wisconsin headquarters.

About the Role:

The person in this role develops clear current state assessments, target-state designs, and technology roadmaps necessary to achieve strategic business outcomes. Architects and enables critical platforms that drive business unit and channel growth, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and e-Commerce/Digital Marketing Solutions. Designs and supports technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, streamline product innovation, and fuel the company's digital growth.

• Technology Leadership: Leads the development and execution of enterprise architecture strategies, and multi-year roadmaps for all Johnson Outdoors IT systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical capabilities, and infrastructure investments.

• Architectural Governance: Provides architectural governance and technical leadership across strategic IT initiatives, overseeing diverse technology domains and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

• Solution Architecture Design: Guides internal teams and external partners in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and extensible systems that meet performance, redundancy, and data protection requirements.

• Collaboration: Collaborates closely with business and IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with operational and strategic goals. Serves as a liaison between executive leadership, functional teams, and technical staff to translate business requirements into scalable architectural strategies.

• Vendor Management: Evaluates and recommends third-party platforms, tools, and vendors. Assesses architectural fit and ensures seamless integration across systems.

• Architectural Standards: Defines and enforces architecture principles, standards, and best practices covering security, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Monitors adherence and drives continuous improvement.

• Innovation: Monitors emerging technologies and industry trends and explores innovative approaches to enhance agility and modernization. Creates a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Mentorship: Mentors IT team members to cultivate architectural thinking and promote adoption of best practices and frameworks.

• Documentation: Documents and maintains a repository of system designs, architecture decisions, and integration patterns for knowledge sharing and governance.

• Other: Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises and leads technically complex areas and teams including e-commerce, integration, data management, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).

• Oversees key human resources functions for employees, including recruitment, onboarding, performance development, compensation decisions, and employee relations. Responsibilities include making decisions related to hiring, terminations, promotions, and pay adjustments; addressing employee concerns; and administering disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies and practices.

• Oversees the development of budgets, and ensures budgets are managed within approved guidelines.

• Oversees the development and approval departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet business needs.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or equivalent.

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience directing and overseeing enterprise architecture for a global consumer goods organization.

• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions across multiple domains.

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, integration technologies, enterprise applications, and artificial intelligence/machine learning with a track record of championing cutting-edge digital transformation.

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, etc.) is desirable.

• Experience navigating in environments with limited internal software engineering capabilities is a plus.

• Proven excellence in project management and strategic leadership, driving large-scale cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor global, cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Skilled in vendor management and outsourced service delivery, optimizing partnerships, contracts, and performance.

• Strategic acumen to identify emerging trends, translate them into actionable roadmaps, and prioritize investments aligned with the company's future vision.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across executive, technical, and business teams.

• Visionary thinker with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies and convert trends into strategic investments.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event's needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the management bonus program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.