Sr. Director, Enterprise Solution Architecture

Parsippany, NJ

Full time

26286

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Enterprise Solution Architecture defines and governs the enterprise architecture strategy for a global manufacturing organization. This leader owns the architecture framework, ensures platform cohesion across SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, GCP, and Microsoft, and drives modernization across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate domains. The role requires strong executive presence, deep cross‑platform expertise, and the ability to influence C‑suite decisions.

Essential Duties

• Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Framework Ownership• Own the enterprise architecture framework, including business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, cloud architecture, and security architecture.• Define enterprise‑wide architecture principles (cloud‑first, API‑first, event‑driven, zero‑trust, reuse‑over‑build).• Maintain the enterprise capability map and ensure alignment with business strategy.

• Platform Architecture Leadership• Lead architecture across SAP S/4HANA, including FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM, IBP, Ariba, Group Reporting, and MES.• Govern Salesforce architecture across Sales, Service, CPQ, Experience Cloud, and partner ecosystems.• Direct cloud architecture across GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, Dataflow) and Microsoft (Azure).• Ensure cohesive integration across platforms using SAP BTP, MuleSoft, Apigee, Kafka/event streaming, and modern EDI.

• Architecture Governance• Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and domain councils (SAP, Salesforce, Data, Cloud, Integration).• Establish and enforce standards, reference architectures, and design patterns.• Implement Architecture Decision Records, design review processes, and exception management.

• Roadmap & Transformation Leadership• Own multi‑year roadmaps for S/4 transformation, CRM modernization, cloud migration, data & AI platform evolution, MES modernization, and cybersecurity uplift.• Serve as chief architect for major enterprise programs.

• Team Leadership & Operating Model• Lead a team of enterprise, domain, and solution architects.• Operate a federated architecture model with centralized governance and embedded architects in programs.• Establish architecture KPIs (reuse, compliance, technical debt reduction, time‑to‑market).

• Executive Communication & Influence• Present architecture strategy, risks, and investment recommendations to CIO, CFO, COO, and business presidents.• Translate complex technical decisions into business‑aligned narratives.• Influence vendor strategy and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

• DevSecOps & Delivery Enablement:• Embed architectural standards into CI/CD pipelines, implement shift-left security practices, and empower agile delivery teams with clear "guardrails, not speed bumps."

• Emerging Tech & AI Governance:• Define enterprise strategy for GenAI, Agentic AI, and edge computing; establish AI architectural guardrails, ethical usage frameworks, and integration patterns.

• Application Portfolio Rationalization:• Conduct continuous portfolio reviews to retire legacy systems, consolidate overlapping capability tools, and track tech debt reduction.

• Resilience, High Availability & BCP/DR:• Architect end-to-end operational resilience, fault tolerance, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies across hybrid cloud, plant floor, and core platforms

• Financial & Cost Optimization (FinOps):• Establish FinOps governance to optimize cloud spend (GCP/Azure), rationalize redundant SaaS applications, reduce technical debt, and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 15+ years in enterprise architecture, including 5+ years in senior leadership.

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA across multiple functional domains.

• Strong architecture experience with Salesforce (Sales, Service, CPQ).

• Hands‑on cloud architecture experience in GCP and Microsoft Azure.

• Proven leadership of large‑scale integration across SAP, Salesforce, and cloud platforms.

• Experience with data platforms, AI/ML, and analytics modernization.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, identity, and compliance frameworks.

• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder influence.

• Experience leading architecture for multi‑year transformation programs.

Qualifications Preferred

• SAP S/4HANA certification or equivalent experience.

• Salesforce Architect certifications (Application, System, Technical Architect).

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Data Engineer certification.

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Experience with manufacturing digitalization, IoT, MES, and plant connectivity.

• Background in enterprise MDM, data governance, and AI enablement.

• TOGAF Certification.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $196,000-$269,500

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.