Director, Enterprise Architect (Ref ID: 74)

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION 

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals.. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. 

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

Responsible for the direction, performance, standards and ongoing health of the enterprise architecture, implementing Enterprise (IT/OT) frameworks across all architecture domains and the creation/updates to key EA deliverables as per strategic business objectives for sustainable growth. The Enterprise Architect sets overall architecture strategy and guardrails, relying on continuous feedback, fostering adaptive design and engineering practices, and driving collaboration of programs and teams around a common vision across each architectural domain (business, application, data, infrastructure). In the course of their role, they may lead a partnership with the Cloud, Security, Data, Infrastructure, and Solution Architects to implement the strategy.

• Lead overall enterprise architecture function for NextDecade and ensure alignment of Enterprise architecture with organization vision, missions and goals
• Collaborate with Domain Architects and Cybersecurity Architects to ensure compliance with policy, standards and guidelines
• Monitor and present architecture performance report to leadership team (CIO)
• Ensure the activities of the project are in alignment with the target Enterprise Architecture patterns. Participate in discussion forum on identifying and designing the solution architecture of systems
• Facilitate development of assets & guidance; and provide coaching for more detailed architecture planning
• Support Business & IT strategy by providing insights on disruptive technologies and enabling key business capabilities that are impacted
• Reviews high priority initiatives against the capabilities and resources they affect, support new demand qualification process
• Advise and resolve architectural issues with related across the enterprise (IT & OT) and external parties
• Lead design and propagate the EA implementation governance process, encompassing the end-to-end ideation to implementation lifecycle
• Participate in “Enterprise readiness steering committee” or any other Review Board , that requires EA point of view and ensure the IT components and capabilities being developed adhere to Architecture guiding principles and meet business capability needs

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as an enterprise, solution, or application architect; systems integrator; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Knowledge in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Understanding of methodologies such as Agile/ DevOps / SDLC Methodology / ITIL
• Technical proficiency in platform architecture, API/integration, Cloud, DevOps etc.
• Knowledge in LNG business
• Leadership & project management skills
• Understanding in security, network, virtualization, software and networking

Work Environment 

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. 

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: 

·  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

·  Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

·  While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

·  The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

·  Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

·  Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

·  Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

·  Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

·  Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

·  Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

·  Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

·  Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.