Director, Enterprise Architecture and Integration

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Director, Enterprise Architecture and Integration

The Director, Enterprise Architecture and Integration is a strategic thought partner responsible for defining, governing, and advancing the organization's technology landscape. This role ensures that architectural frameworks support business strategy and that Technology capabilities are aligned, documented, assured, and effective. This leader will provide visionary leadership to drive a cohesive and optimized enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and domain architecture for LA28. 
 
This leader will bring a wealth of experience in developing and delivering modern technology solutions, excellent vendor management skills, and have a proven track record of modernizing and transforming technology capabilities aligned to business process transformation, automation and AI initiatives.  
 

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Contribute to and ensure the maintenance of an enterprise architecture framework and roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, operational excellence, and goals of simplification and consolidation. 
• Participate in and ensure smooth implementation of architecture governance processes to facilitate structured decision-making and mitigate risk across the organization.
• Advocate for and enforce technology standards and guidelines, promoting consistency, scalability, and efficiency across systems and platforms.
• Manage and expand a cross-functional enterprise architecture team with expertise in corporate systems, digital and marketing solutions, end-to-end supply chain systems, and security and compliance capabilities.
• Act as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor, mentoring team members and producing deliverables such as roadmaps and high-level architectural designs.
• Communicate and align the architectural vision with internal stakeholders in the Technology Organization and external business leadership.
• Develop and refine application-specific architecture standards for corporate systems, digital and marketing solutions, and system-to-system integrations.  Identify patterns and collaborate on forward-looking roadmaps to guide technology development and ensure alignment with evolving business and IT strategies.
• Review and contribute to the design and review of solution architectures for major initiatives and platforms, ensuring they meet current needs and anticipate future requirements. Ensure accurate Technology architecture documentation
• Ensure compliance with enterprise change management policies and alignment with Cyber Security guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with LA28’s Technology Service Integrator to support the delivery of critical services and applications.  

Solution & Domain Architecture Excellence 

• Ensure solution architecture optimally supports enterprise integration, scalability, and performance.
• Oversee domain architecture development, ensuring modular, reusable, and cohesive technology components across business functions.
• Drive interoperability across core systems, including Microsoft services, Workday ERP, CRM, and Digital platforms. 

Enterprise Integrations & Data  

• Own the implementation and management of comprehensive Enterprise Architecture and Technology Standards for system-to-system integrations, ensuring these frameworks support strategic business objectives and technological innovation.
• Foster and grow the enterprise integrations team to develop robust API strategies and seamless data exchange solutions using MuleSoft and native app integration functionality.
• Ensure a focus on speed-to-delivery, quality, flexibility, reliability, and cost efficiency in the integration strategy and the delivery of solutions.
• Collaborate with security team to establish secure-by-design principles. 
• Partner with Application and Platform Services teams and external consultants to ensure seamless system interoperability.
• Manage the Games Planning Data Warehouse team and support roadmap, backlog and product developmentechnology development and ensure alignment with evolving business and IT strategies.
• Review and contribute to the design and review of solution architectures for major initiatives and platforms, ensuring they meet current needs and anticipate future requirements. Ensure accurate Technology architecture documentation
• Ensure compliance with enterprise change management policies and alignment with Cyber Security guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with LA28’s Technology Service Integrator to support the delivery of critical services and applications.  

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or solution architecture 

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks 

• Strong background in integration technologies, APIs, and cloud-based architectures. 

• Experience in leading and managing change within the organization, driving technology-enabled business transformations is required. 

• Possesses a positive and proactive leadership style, with a strong executive presence. 

• Proven ability to lead outstanding teams, manage complex technology ecosystems, and drive transformation. 

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and execution capabilities. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. 

• Ability to balance deep technical expertise with a strong business acumen. 

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and solution architecture concepts and best practices 

• Knowledge of enterprise integration concepts and best practice preferred 

• Ability to abstract complex business and technical concepts and summarize them for various stakeholder groups, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders as well as business concepts to technologists; the ability to sell ideas and process internally at all levels. 

• Experience with IPaaS platforms (Workato, MuleSoft, Boomi) or similar middleware. 

• Experience with designing technical solutions in complex business environments. 

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions  

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment based in Los Angeles, CA  

Education:

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000.00 - $160,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.