Essential Functions: Business/operating/financial model acumen; cost‑benefit and trade‑off analysis; budgeting; risk management (20%) Knowledge of modern ecosystems and patterns: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures, data/analytics (20%) Familiarity with information management, SDLC, IT service management, agile/lean, I&O, EA/ITIL frameworks; scaled agile principles (20%) Awareness of emerging technologies (including generative AI) and their business applications (20%) Proficiency with EA tooling, modeling approaches, and repository management; strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication (20%). The Director helps shape the EA operating model, develops the talent bench of architects, and ensures the function provides clear, consumable guidance that connects technology investments to measurable business outcomes.