Director of Enterprise Architecture - Technical Architect

LG Electronics - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions. Our management philosophy, 'Jeong-do Management,' embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously evolve the enterprise architecture vision and strategy to support the company's digital transformation and business objectives.
• Lead the digital transformation efforts across the organization by modernizing legacy systems, integrating advanced technologies, and optimizing the use of cloud platforms and automation tools.
• Spearhead initiatives focused on exploring, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies (AI/ML, etc.) to improve customer engagement, supply chain efficiency, and product/content management processes.
• Oversee the design and implementation of customer-facing solutions (web, mobile, and connected smart devices) ensuring seamless integration and superior user experiences across all digital channels.
• Architect and guide the organization's cloud adoption journey, ensuring effective governance, scalability, and security of cloud-based infrastructures.
• Understand and formulate over-arching digital architecture inclusive of MarTech ecosystem.
• Design and implement systems and frameworks that allow seamless integration of various platforms (ERP, SCM, CRM, CDP, etc.), ensuring scalability and flexibility to meet evolving business demands.
• Lead and manage a team of Solution Architects to develop and implement robust solutions that align with enterprise architecture, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across all systems.
• Oversee and manage the DevOps teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) to deliver high-quality software solutions faster and more efficiently.
• Establish architecture governance frameworks to ensure that all IT and digital projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., PCI, PII etc).
• Build, mentor, and lead teams of enterprise architects, solution architects, and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, partners, and consultants to ensure successful delivery of architectural and digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in B2B/B2C enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or related technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing Solution Architects and DevOps teams, delivering complex technology solutions across digital and operational platforms.
• Expertise in modern enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) and methodologies.
• Deep experience with cloud-native/headless architectures (AWS, Google Cloud), microservices, APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with MarTech teams to integrate enterprise architecture solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in aligning IT architecture with business strategy, delivering ROI, and creating a competitive advantage through technology innovation.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, etc.) and their application in eCommerce, supply chain, and customer experience.
• Strong knowledge of PIM, DAM, CMS, CDNs.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with consumer experience design and multi-channel digital customer journey mapping.
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.