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11-24-2026
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Job Summary
The Director, Enterprise Architecture is a critical technology leadership role accountable for defining AEP’s target-state architecture and ensuring that business strategy, technology investment, and delivery execution come together in a coherent, secure, and cost-effective technology landscape. This leader will mature the enterprise architecture (EA) practice across business, application, data, integration and technology domains, establishing the standards, reference patterns, and governance that let delivery teams move quickly without adding unmanaged complexity, risk, or technical debt.
Building on AEP’s application inventory in LeanIX, the Director will lead Application Portfolio Management so that applications are continuously assessed by business value, cost, risk, and technical fitness to guide rationalization, roadmaps, and capital planning. The Director is responsible for making architecture a collaborative, enterprise-wide discipline through a domain-team model while shaping the multi-year roadmap that supports AEP’s growth and transformation.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Target State
- Define and execute an enterprise architecture strategy, principles, and target-state architecture aligned to AEP business strategy, capital plans, and risk objectives.
- Develop and maintain multi-year architecture roadmaps that sequence platform, application, integration, data, and security investments to maximize business outcomes.
- Map business capabilities to applications, data domains, and platforms to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for shared services.
- Provide architecture leadership for major transformation programs, including cloud adoption, enterprise and customer platform modernization, and legacy platform retirement.
Application Portfolio Management & Rationalization
- Own the enterprise architecture repository (LeanIX) as the trusted source of truth for applications, business capabilities, interfaces, and technology lifecycle.
- Lead Application Portfolio Management, continuously assessing and classifying applications by business value, cost, risk, and technical fitness.
- Guide portfolio decisions on where to invest, sustain, modernize, and retire technology platforms in partnership with CITO leadership.
- Deliver rationalization recommendations that reduce duplication, lower run costs, and retire technical debt while maintaining business continuity.
Architecture Standards, Patterns & Governance
- Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards across application, integration, data, infrastructure, security, and delivery domains.
- Publish reusable reference architectures and technology patterns that give delivery teams a proven path for common solutions.
- Stand up and lead cross-functional Domain Teams and working groups so that standards are vetted and owned by the broader organization rather than created in isolation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, intelligent automation, and robotics, and develop points of view on their applicability to AEP’s business and operations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Investment Alignment
- Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders, translating complex architecture topics into clear business trade-offs and recommendations.
- Partner with portfolio planning, finance, and procurement to align architecture roadmaps with demand intake, capital planning, and vendor strategy.
- Lead architecture input to technology sourcing decisions, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and build-versus-buy analyses.
- Brief senior leadership on the health of the architecture portfolio, roadmap progress, and emerging technology risks.
Talent Strategy & Organizational Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects.
- Develop architecture talent and future leaders through coaching, defined career paths, and communities of practice.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, pragmatism, and rigor that keeps architecture practical and closely connected to delivery teams.
- Define and track EA value metrics such as standards adoption, portfolio rationalization savings, and architecture review cycle time.
What we’re looking for:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
- 10 yrs of relevant experience required.
Preferred Experience:
- 12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
- 5+ years of experience leading architecture or technology teams in a large, complex enterprise.
Preferred Skills
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
- Hands-on experience with EA and portfolio management tools such as LeanIX.
- Experience with cloud platforms, API management, and integration and event-streaming architectures.
- Experience in the utility or energy industry, or another highly regulated industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks that affect technology, including NERC CIP and FERC.
- Passion for sustainability and the clean energy transition.
Location: American Electric Power (On-Site)
LI-Onsite
AEPCareers
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-012
Compensation Range: $188,524.00 - $245,080.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Director, Enterprise Architecture is a critical technology leadership role accountable for defining AEP’s target-state architecture and ensuring that business strategy, technology investment, and delivery execution come together in a coherent, secure, and cost-effective technology landscape. This leader will mature the enterprise architecture (EA) practice across business, application, data, integration and technology domains, establishing the standards, reference patterns, and governance that let delivery teams move quickly without adding unmanaged complexity, risk, or technical debt.
Building on AEP’s application inventory in LeanIX, the Director will lead Application Portfolio Management so that applications are continuously assessed by business value, cost, risk, and technical fitness to guide rationalization, roadmaps, and capital planning. The Director is responsible for making architecture a collaborative, enterprise-wide discipline through a domain-team model while shaping the multi-year roadmap that supports AEP’s growth and transformation.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Target State
- Define and execute an enterprise architecture strategy, principles, and target-state architecture aligned to AEP business strategy, capital plans, and risk objectives.
- Develop and maintain multi-year architecture roadmaps that sequence platform, application, integration, data, and security investments to maximize business outcomes.
- Map business capabilities to applications, data domains, and platforms to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for shared services.
- Provide architecture leadership for major transformation programs, including cloud adoption, enterprise and customer platform modernization, and legacy platform retirement.
Application Portfolio Management & Rationalization
- Own the enterprise architecture repository (LeanIX) as the trusted source of truth for applications, business capabilities, interfaces, and technology lifecycle.
- Lead Application Portfolio Management, continuously assessing and classifying applications by business value, cost, risk, and technical fitness.
- Guide portfolio decisions on where to invest, sustain, modernize, and retire technology platforms in partnership with CITO leadership.
- Deliver rationalization recommendations that reduce duplication, lower run costs, and retire technical debt while maintaining business continuity.
Architecture Standards, Patterns & Governance
- Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards across application, integration, data, infrastructure, security, and delivery domains.
- Publish reusable reference architectures and technology patterns that give delivery teams a proven path for common solutions.
- Stand up and lead cross-functional Domain Teams and working groups so that standards are vetted and owned by the broader organization rather than created in isolation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, intelligent automation, and robotics, and develop points of view on their applicability to AEP’s business and operations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Investment Alignment
- Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders, translating complex architecture topics into clear business trade-offs and recommendations.
- Partner with portfolio planning, finance, and procurement to align architecture roadmaps with demand intake, capital planning, and vendor strategy.
- Lead architecture input to technology sourcing decisions, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and build-versus-buy analyses.
- Brief senior leadership on the health of the architecture portfolio, roadmap progress, and emerging technology risks.
Talent Strategy & Organizational Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing team of enterprise, solution, and domain architects.
- Develop architecture talent and future leaders through coaching, defined career paths, and communities of practice.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, pragmatism, and rigor that keeps architecture practical and closely connected to delivery teams.
- Define and track EA value metrics such as standards adoption, portfolio rationalization savings, and architecture review cycle time.
What we’re looking for:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
- 10 yrs of relevant experience required.
Preferred Experience:
- 12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
- 5+ years of experience leading architecture or technology teams in a large, complex enterprise.
Preferred Skills
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
- Hands-on experience with EA and portfolio management tools such as LeanIX.
- Experience with cloud platforms, API management, and integration and event-streaming architectures.
- Experience in the utility or energy industry, or another highly regulated industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks that affect technology, including NERC CIP and FERC.
- Passion for sustainability and the clean energy transition.
Location: American Electric Power (On-Site)
LI-Onsite
AEPCareers
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-012
Compensation Range: $188,524.00 - $245,080.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Map your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Enterprise Architects and confirm your degree field aligns with the role's listed knowledge domains. USCIS scrutinizes credential-to-job-duty alignment heavily for director-level architecture roles, so a degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering gives you the clearest path.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and SOC code before you discuss compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for that specific worksite, so knowing the floor going in prevents renegotiation delays after the petition is filed.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Target companies with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for architecture and IT strategy roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL filing records so you spend your search on organizations already set up to sponsor, not ones learning the process for the first time.
Anticipate multi-site LCA requirements for enterprise roles
Director-level architecture positions often involve overseeing teams across multiple office locations. Each worksite your employer lists as a primary work location requires its own certified LCA, so flag any expected travel or multi-office responsibilities with your employer early to avoid petition delays.
Request premium processing during offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. For director-level hires where start dates are tied to board approvals or fiscal year planning cycles, negotiating premium processing into your offer letter protects both sides from extended onboarding uncertainty.
Document your strategic decision-making scope in the job description
USCIS will examine whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree, not just managerial experience. Work with your employer to ensure the job description captures enterprise-wide architecture governance, technology roadmap ownership, and cross-functional technical leadership, not just oversight language that reads as general management.
H-1B Visa Director of Enterprise Architecture: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Enterprise Architecture role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, this role typically qualifies. USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Directors of Enterprise Architecture are expected to hold degrees in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a closely related discipline, and the technical complexity of the role supports that standard.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Director of Enterprise Architecture positions at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on companies that have already sponsored this role or comparable IT leadership positions reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with employers unfamiliar with the H-1B process for senior technical roles.
Can my employer use a single LCA if I work across multiple company locations?
No. Each primary worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves leading architecture teams across multiple offices or shifting between headquarters and regional locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location where you'll perform work, which affects both timing and cost planning.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer goes through a merger or acquisition?
A merger or acquisition can affect your H-1B status depending on whether the new entity is considered a successor in interest. If the acquiring company substantially continues the same business, your petition may remain valid, but your employer should consult immigration counsel immediately. Changes to your job duties or reporting structure may also require an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS.
How long does H-1B status last for a Director of Enterprise Architecture position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued status requires that a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed on your behalf, which is common for director-level roles at large enterprise employers.