Job Description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.
Summary
The Director of Enterprise Architecture is responsible for leading the enterprise architecture practice, overseeing architects and middleware technologies, and ensuring that IT strategies align with the company's mission, business goals, and operations. This role drives the development and execution of the organization's technical strategy, leveraging architecture frameworks to guide scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a deep understanding of business processes, and a proven ability to manage high-performing technical teams.
In this role, you will

• Lead and manage the Enterprise Architecture team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee enterprise-wide architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, IT strategy, and compliance with company policies.
• Design and guide the implementation of end-to-end integrated systems, ensuring reuse of technology and consistency across platforms.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to define architecture requirements, system components, and technology standards.
• Facilitate the Architecture Review Board and oversee architecture governance, best practices, and approval processes.
• Provide architectural guidance and support for operations, project teams, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct unbiased assessments, and develop recommendations aligned with business needs.
• Support IT leadership in planning, budgeting, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

What you bring to RNDC

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant field of study required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum ten years of experience in technology, application and information architecture, including distributed processing environments.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and evaluate the financial impact of solutions.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills; experience with project management.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Distribution industries is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; able to interpret technical documents and write reports.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in an environment with moderate noise.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and reasoning skills; able to address complex problems in structured situations.
• Willingness to travel as needed; must meet physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
Bonus if you bring

• Masters Degree

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please .

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