Enterprise Architect Principal - Remote

Job Responsibilities Develops and maintains the multi-year enterprise architecture roadmap aligned to the organization’s strategic goals, priorities, and digital transformation initiativesLeads the creation of the Current State (AS-IS) and Future State (TO-BE) architecture blueprints, identifying capability gaps and defining transition architectures with clear milestonesEstablishes and maintains the EA strategy framework using recognized methodologies (e.g., TOGAF to guide architectural planning and decision-making across domainsDefines technology investment strategies by assessing build vs. buy vs. partner decisions, conducting market analysis, and delivering business-case justification for architectural recommendationsIntegrates business strategy with technology planning by engaging with business unit leaders to map strategic business capabilities to enabling technologies and architectural patternsLeads portfolio rationalization efforts, evaluating application landscapes against strategic objectives and recommending consolidation, modernization, or retirement to optimize the portfolioProactively monitors industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive intelligence relevant to the grocery/distribution sector to inform long-range architecture planningFacilitates EA governance forums and architecture review boards (ARBs) to ensure that project proposals and technology investments align with the approved roadmap and strategic direction Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and influence at all management levels and with both technical and non-technical individuals and successfully manage in a cross-functional environment and remote locationsStrong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skillsAbility to effectively collaborate in a matrixed environmentAbility to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needsStrong project management skills; experience organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal and external resourcesIn depth and breadth knowledge across multiple software engineering disciplinesAdvanced knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures, in particular architecting enterprise applications on public cloud such as AWS, GCP or AzureAdvanced knowledge of Ecommerce in a retail or wholesale organizationFamiliarity with EA frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or comparable methodologiesExperience facilitating Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) or governance bodiesKnowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to IT environmentsGood judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.