The Company
LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.
To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety ● Serve With Passion ● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity
Build Community ● Be Accountable
Position Summary
The Principal Enterprise Architect leads the design and evolution of LRS’s enterprise architecture. This role is responsible for defining and implementing the IT strategy to support the business objectives, ensuring technology investments are aligned with the strategic goals, and overseeing the integration of complex systems and technologies.
Reports To
Chief Information Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with IT and business leaders to understand their needs and provide architectural guidance. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring it aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Translate business needs into technical systems solutions and architectural roadmaps.
- Drive the design and architecture of complex, scalable systems. Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on architecture, design and code quality.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy aligned with the organization's goals and vision. Collaborate with senior leadership to identify key areas for transformation and establish measurable objectives. Ensure change initiatives are well-integrated and support the long-term vision of the enterprise architecture.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization. Drive the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
- Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in existing processes and workflows. Work cross-functionally to redesign processes, streamline operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the integration of complex systems and technologies to ensure seamless interoperability.
- Identify skill gaps and talent needs required to support the evolving IT organization. Collaborate with the CIO to build a high-performing team capable of driving change and innovation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of - business transformation and program management professionals. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning. Provide growth opportunities and maintain high staff retention rates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT software, integration, and architecture, including significant leadership experience.
- Proven experience in developing complex systems and driving digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Power Platform, and .Net framework, as well as modern development frameworks and cloud platforms.
- Extensive experience in implementing agile methodologies and driving process improvement initiatives.
- Relevant certifications in agile methodologies, cloud platforms, and IT service management.
- Recognized for innovative contributions and achievements in the field.
- Post degree certifications in Artificial Intelligence preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Visionary Leader with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Results oriented with a focus on driving business outcomes and customer satisfaction
- Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Innovative, creative and positive
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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.