Senior Director, Enterprise Architect

We are seeking a seasoned enterprise architect with deep expertise in cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure), enterprise system integration, and data warehouse development, with a focus on Microsoft and Salesforce technologies. The ideal candidate will excel in designing and overseeing scalable architecture solutions while managing integrations across the firm’s diverse platforms.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the firm’s enterprise architecture, ensuring comprehensive integration of security, cloud solutions, and lifecycle management.
• Spearhead architecture and integration initiatives, aligning technology capabilities with the firm’s rapid growth.
• Function as a lead architect on high-impact projects at various stages of development and implementation.
• Architect and build solutions in Azure and other enterprise systems (e.g., HR, CRM, ERP), ensuring seamless company-wide integration and with external platforms.
• Lead the development of data warehouses sourced from disparate systems and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Guide and develop architecture and integration teams, including Azure cloud engineers, data architects, and developers.
• Optimize and connect diverse technology platforms to align with evolving business needs.
• Deliver a cohesive, seamless digital experience for all users.
• Lead technology centers of excellence to execute architectural vision and design, collaborating with project managers, infrastructure, client service, and product teams.
• Provide architectural guidance for high-impact technology projects.
• Manage direct reports, including Azure cloud engineers, data architects, and developers.
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices for application development and DevOps processes.
• Ensure outsourced teams and developers adhere to enterprise architecture vision through oversight and technical documentation.

Other Responsibilities

• Leverage external vendors, networks, and developer communities to adopt modern, relevant technologies that drive operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop technical teams on best practices, career development, and architectural concepts.

To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a Graduate degree is preferred.
• 8-10+ years of professional experience in enterprise architecture and technology integration.
• Expertise in Salesforce EA methodology and Microsoft Azure application architecture, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide teams in adopting modern technologies, business models, and concepts.
• Strong ability to develop and refine technology roadmaps aligned with budgets and available talent.
• Hands-on technical expertise when needed.
• Experience integrating enterprise-grade applications within NetSuite, Salesforce, and Microsoft technology ecosystems.
• Experience in web design or user experience is an advantage.

Our Core Competencies

• The ability to provide excellent service, including being able to effectively guide teams to achieve service standards and carry out strategy, and identify service offering gaps and recommend and/or drive improvements
• The ability to manage resources across team to ensure projects and goals are achieved, approve work plan changes and final deliverables, and communicate projects’ progress with critical stakeholders
• The ability to establish and manage effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across the firm, including executive-level colleagues, and to foster a culture of courteous professional interactions
• The ability to effectively communicate critical firm-wide messages, and to lead others in managing challenging conversations and developing complex communication skills
• The ability to model and foster a team-wide culture of inclusion, collaboration, and knowledge sharing; to demonstrate and model appreciation for significant team contributions; and to mediate challenging interpersonal conflicts
• The ability to regularly engage in leadership development activities, and lead firm-wide initiatives that improve firm-wide learning
• The ability to foster a team culture that encourages creative problem solving, and to ensure teams have resources and training to overcome complex challenges
• The ability to take initiative for creating an inclusive environment and model and implement equitable policies, practices, systems, or strategies

Working with Us

This position can be Hybrid in Durham, NC; Washington, DC; New York, NY; or San Francisco, CA; or Remote from the following states/district: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington State, or Wisconsin. Please note that all Arabella Advisors’ offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment.

We work with a hybrid workplace strategy to ensure continued flexibility for our staff, while deepening our strong culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues. We expect that after their initial onboarding, all Arabellans will have the choice of two hybrid schedules. Our hybrid schedule options include Flex, with 1-2 days per week in the office, or Office-based, with 3+ days per week in the office (or more if preferred) and the remaining days working at home/remotely. We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.

About Arabella Advisors

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists, and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

Our Commitment to Equity and Belonging

Advancing equity and belonging within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the characteristics that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values.

Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)

This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on national compensation benchmarks for similar organizations.

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000, and this position has an annual bonus potential of 15%.

We consider national benchmark indicators along with job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:

• Health insurance- On average Arabella pays 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
• Paid time off- 18 days’ vacation, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours volunteer leave, 8 weeks parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
• Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
• Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
• Bonus incentive opportunities
• Access to professional development opportunities