Sr Director, Enterprise Architecture (IT)
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture leads the program and organization to develop, maintain, govern, and continuously evolve the Enterprise Architecture (EA) across DaVita in alignment with modern industry standards and consulting best practices (e.g., Gartner). This role oversees all aspects of the EA process, including business alignment, future-state planning, and roadmap development that drives modernization and optimization through innovation.
Job description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the continuous evolution and refresh of the EA program, frameworks, and policies.
- Develop and maintain Cross-Product Line Current and Future-State EA, Reference Architecture, and Roadmaps that drive modernization and IT portfolio optimization.
- Analyze the current business and IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, modernizing legacy thinking by championing AI, machine learning, and agentic workflows.
- Lead, facilitate, and evangelize the creation of governing principles and the EA discipline across the enterprise.
- Provide clarity on the use of enterprise capabilities to drive secure, standard, and interoperable platforms.
- Set Technology and Product Line Standards, promote standards adherence, and ensure an optimal, agile governance structure.
- Oversee new technology introductions, product selection processes, and vendor assessments.
- Provide and review Solution Designs to ensure alignment with secure, interoperable, and AI-forward architectural standards.
- Proactively bring together Solution Architects and technology leaders to drive a robust Community of Practice (CoP).
- Foster the adoption of EA standards and collaborate across teams to build an architectural runway that improves speed to value while actively reducing technical debt.
- Support Digital Strategy, Innovation, and Business Transformation.
- Map the customer journey and support the IT Strategic Plan.
- Support integration strategy (e.g., APIs) and drive safe, relevant data exchanges.
- Manage Information Architecture and ensure IT investments directly enable business outcomes.
Education and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required. Master's degree or relevant EA certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Gartner EA certification) preferred. Minimum of 15 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles shaping enterprise architecture, technology strategy and execution.
Experience leading IT transformation through the implementation of modern IT architectures, including cloud-native applications, enterprise security, integration platforms, and event-driven architecture. Demonstrated experience in modernizing legacy environments and integrating AI, agentic workflows, and emerging technologies. Deep understanding of modern EA frameworks and best practices. Proven track record of establishing architectural Communities of Practice (CoP) and building architectural runways to balance innovation with technical debt reduction. Healthcare IT experience is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of financial models, budgeting, and the ability to estimate the financial impact of EA alternatives, communicating ROI and translating business needs into actionable, standard, and secure EA requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Information Technology
- At least 10 years in senior leadership roles shaping enterprise architecture, technology strategy and execution
- Experience leading IT transformation through modern IT architectures including cloud-native applications, enterprise security, integration platforms, and event-driven architecture
- Demonstrated experience modernizing legacy environments and integrating AI, agentic workflows, and emerging technologies
- Deep understanding of modern EA frameworks and best practices
- Proven track record of establishing architectural Communities of Practice (CoP) and building architectural runways
- Strong knowledge of financial models, budgeting, and estimating financial impact of EA alternatives
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills
- Master's degree or relevant EA certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Gartner EA certification) preferred
- Healthcare IT experience highly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.