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Johnson Controls lists this Enterprise Architect - Data Platform opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What You Will Do
As the Enterprise Architect, Data Platform, you will define and govern the enterprise‑wide data architecture strategy, standards, and roadmap. You will play a critical role in ensuring data platforms, analytics capabilities, AI/ML services, integration frameworks, governance practices, and cloud technologies align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
This position partners closely with business leaders, technology teams, data engineering organizations, security, governance, and application teams to build scalable, secure, reliable, and cost‑effective data platforms that enable digital transformation, advanced analytics, AI initiatives, and enterprise decision‑making across the enterprise.
How You Will Do It
Enterprise Architecture Strategy
Define and maintain the enterprise data platform vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmap.
Establish architectural principles, standards, and reference architectures for enterprise data platforms.
Develop future‑state architecture models supporting analytics, AI/ML, operational reporting, and data products.
Align data platform investments with business and technology modernization strategies.
Champion cloud‑native architectural patterns and best practices.
Data Platform Architecture Leadership
Lead Enterprise Architecture Across
Data Lakehouse Platforms
Real‑Time Streaming Architectures
Data Mesh and Data Product Architectures
Metadata and Data Catalog Solutions
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Quality Frameworks
AI and Machine Learning Platforms
Define Architecture Standards For
Batch and real‑time data processing
Event‑driven architectures
API‑enabled data access
Data virtualization
Streaming and Change Data Capture (CDC)
Multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud environment
Cloud & Technology Leadership
Architect solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
Guide platform strategy and usage for technologies including Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Kafka, Coalesce/Dbt, and Fivetran.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to drive innovation and business value.
Data Governance & Security
Establish enterprise standards for data governance, lineage, quality, metadata management, retention, and compliance.
Ensure architectures support regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and cybersecurity standards.
Partner with Information Security teams to define secure data access models and protection controls.
Integration & Enterprise Connectivity
Define Enterprise Integration Strategies Spanning
ERP Platforms
CRM Systems
Digital Platforms
Supply Chain Applications
Manufacturing Systems
Customer Service Platforms
Establish Standards For
APIs and integration services
Data contracts
Event architectures
Digital thread architecture
Master and reference data integration
Architecture Governance & Leadership
Lead architecture review boards and solution design reviews.
Approve major platform architecture decisions.
Ensure consistency across business units and technology domains.
Develop architecture scorecards, compliance frameworks, and technology standards.
Mentor and influence architects and technology leaders across the organization.
What We Look For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology and data architecture.
5+ years of experience in Enterprise Architect or Senior Data Architect roles.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale cloud data platforms.
Experience leading architecture initiatives across multiple business domains and technology organizations.
Experience building and executing an operating model for a Solution Architecture organization with measurable outcomes.
Technical Expertise
Data Architecture
Data Lakehouse Architecture
Enterprise Data Warehousing
Data Modeling
Data Mesh
Data Products
Master Data Management (MDM)
Metadata Management
Data Governance
Cloud Platforms
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Data & Analytics Technologies
Snowflake
Microsoft Fabric
Kafka
Spark
Dbt
Coalesce
Airflow
Architecture Disciplines
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Integration Architecture
Security Architecture
Platform Engineering
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Executive Communication
Enterprise Influence
Business Acumen
Technology Vision
Organizational Leadership
Change Leadership
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Decision Making Under Ambiguity
Mentoring and Coaching
Preferred Certifications
TOGAF Certified
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
SAFe Architect Certification
Work Arrangement and Eligibility
This position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular in‑office collaboration at our Glendale, WI location.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Johnson Controls is unable to provide current or future sponsorship for employment visas for this role.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
$180,000-200,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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