Technical Enterprise Architect
Help shape the digital future of a Fortune 500 leader. As a Technical Enterprise Architect at PPG, you'll join our global Enterprise Architecture team at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. We're not just maintaining systems - we're revolutionizing how a 140-year-old company with 50,000+ employees operates in the digital age.
Working directly with our Senior IT Manager of Enterprise Architecture, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence technology decisions that impact operations across 70+ countries. Our EA group isn't isolated in an ivory tower - we're deeply embedded with solution architects, IT leaders, and business stakeholders, ensuring our technology choices drive real business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape PPG's technical future by designing cloud-native reference architectures and creating architectural patterns that will guide our global technology initiatives
- Support the evolution of our innovative AWS-based EA platform that connects and streamlines our enterprise architecture tools
- Build bridges between technology and business by communicating complex architectural concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Define and champion technical standards that balance innovation with enterprise stability
- Mentor solution architects and provide strategic guidance on mission-critical projects
- Drive our cloud transformation initiatives, helping modernize legacy systems and implement cutting-edge solutions
What you'll bring:
- Deep expertise in AWS cloud services, particularly Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, VPC, and Bedrock
- Strong development background with Python, PostgreSQL, and modern API design
- Proven experience with cloud-native architectures, including microservices, containers, and serverless solutions
- Experience with enterprise architecture tools (LeanIX experience is a plus)
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years in technical architecture or similar roles
- Most importantly: A passion for transforming traditional enterprises through technology innovation
What we offer:
- Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a global industry leader
- Exposure to enterprise-scale challenges and cutting-edge technologies
- Global collaboration with teams across multiple continents
- Strong focus on professional development and growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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What We Do
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
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