Head of Enterprise Architecture - Now Hiring

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer?  Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration?  Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! 
EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members.  You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer:
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
 
Position Summary:
The Head of Enterprise Architecture is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise architecture function at EG America. This strategic role will create and evolve the enterprise architecture framework, enabling alignment between business strategy and IT execution. They will define the “current state” of systems and technology, shape the future-state architecture, and build the governance and tools required to rationalize and modernize EG America’s technology landscape.
The role is highly collaborative, working closely with all IT sub-functions, including Technology, Data & AI, Information Security and Innovation, as well as key business leaders. It is pivotal in ensuring EG America’s technology investments are scalable, interoperable, secure, and aligned with business outcomes.
 
Responsibilities:
1.       Establish the enterprise architecture function from the ground up, including framework, operating model, and roadmap.
2.       Lead the assessment of current state architecture across applications, infrastructure, data, and integration layers.
3.       Define and evolve future-state architecture, enabling modernization, interoperability, and scalability.
4.       Develop and maintain reference models and blueprints including application, data, infrastructure, and security architecture.
5.       Launch and chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) to govern architectural standards, decision-making, and exceptions.
6.       Collaborate with leads across IT to guide solution design and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
7.       Drive application portfolio management and rationalization, identifying opportunities to reduce complexity and cost.
8.       Provide architectural oversight on major initiatives such as cloud migration, ERP modernization, and platform unification.
9.       Evaluate and introduce relevant architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and tools (e.g., APM tools like LeanIX or Bizzdesign).
10.    Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and resilience in EG America’s architecture strategy.
11.    Develop training and awareness programs to foster architectural thinking across IT and business.
 
Key Results
A documented baseline of current-state architecture and a clearly defined future-state aligned with business goals.
Established enterprise-wide Architecture Review Board and governance model.
A simplified, rationalized application landscape delivering improved performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
Strong architectural alignment across data, ERP, supply chain, e-commerce, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
Adoption of a consistent architecture methodology and toolset, enhancing decision-making and execution discipline.
 
Working Relationships: Will work closely with all IT subfunctions and key business stakeholders across all SSC departments

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Preferred Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum Experience:
10+ years of experience in enterprise, solution, or domain architecture within complex IT environments.
Proven track record of standing up or significantly maturing an enterprise architecture capability.
Deep understanding of architecture domains: application, data, infrastructure, and integration.
Strong grasp of architectural governance practices and frameworks (TOGAF preferred, certification a plus).
Experience leading application portfolio assessments and rationalization efforts.
Ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams and influence solution decisions.
Licenses/Certifications:
Soft Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior business leaders.
 
Other Requirements:
Travel: N/A
Hours & Conditions: Monday – Friday 8 hour day in office setting
Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
 

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.