8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

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　　 BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY :

　　The Senior Enterprise Architect is a key member of the IT team who sits at the intersection of product development and current and future technology vision. The EA is charged with driving the vision and execution of Carmax technology landscape across multiple business and technology teams. The EA plays a critical role in aligning business vision and technology strategy and championing this strategy across Product leadership team, Lead Developers, Solutions Architects and IT Infrastructure. Additionally, the EA, in conjunction with the AVP EA sets the standards and key objectives for Architecture across the organization advising, educating and helping to establish the strategy, direction and key performance goals. The EA is also responsible for advising, educating and helping establish the future technology landscape of Carmax across business units to ensure that Carmax technology solutions continue to deliver an unrivaled experience

　　The Senior Enterprise Architect is a key member of the Technology team who sits at the intersection of product development and current and future technology vision. The EA has a wealth of knowledge and experience across multiple domains and is responsible for driving the vision and execution of Carmax business capabilities and technology landscape across multiple business and technology teams. They serve a critical role, aligning business vision and technology strategy and championing this strategy across Product leadership team, Lead Developers, Solutions Architects and Technology Infrastructure. Additionally, the EA ensures the appropriate implementation of standards and is responsible for the delivery of key objectives for Architecture across the organization. The EA is also responsible for advising, educating, and helping establish the future technology landscape of Carmax across business units to ensure that Carmax technology solutions continue to deliver an unrivaled experience.

　　PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Design an architectural vision for delivery teams aligned to the business strategy and product vision, stakeholder requirements and future capabilities and educate the team on this visionEstablish the current and future technology landscape for Carmax considering global principles, business vision, external best practices, competitive landscape, and emerging technologiesDeveloping and communicating the enterprise architectureAligning architecture initiatives across the enterprise ensuring cohesion of the solutionsCoordinating the implementation of architecture designs in partnership with domain and solution architectsSteward the cross-enterprise architecture design discussionsCoach and lead developers, solution architects and technical leads on best practices, re-usability, development best practices and understanding technical debt as well as the impact of these on availability and stability SLAsDocument best practices, enterprise development patterns, technology implementation strategies and drive education and adoption through the organizationPartner with leaders across the organization to assist in the development of roadmaps and guardrails including timeline, budget, team structure and skillset requirementsAssist in attracting, recruiting, and retaining a strong bench of skilled and engaged associatesResponsible for defining and achieving Key Results for the EA organization based on set ObjectivesOther Duties and Responsibilities as assigned

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

　　Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and creativityProven analytic orientation as well as ability to be comfortable with some uncertaintyDemonstrated focus on delivering creative features that will guarantee market differentiationInnovative; thinks beyond boundariesPersuasive communicator - able to explain complex or intangible conceptsAbility to understand business needs and influence business strategiesProficient speaking to large audiences and executivesEntrepreneurial drive and spirit; enjoys working in a fast-paced environmentHandles constructive criticism with ease; adapts easily and efficiently to changeBroad understanding of enterprise technology landscape including security, infrastructure, operations, networking, and application development - must have significant depth in at least one of these areasExperience across multiple business sectors - retail experience preferredDemonstrated knowledge and practice using enterprise architecture frameworksBA/BS Degree required. Master's Degree a plus10+ years of experience in Information Technology2+ years of experience with lean/agile development processes

　　Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will be considered for this specific role.

　　Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center or the Dallas Tech Hub in Plano, TX and have a Hybrid work arrangement

　　About CarMax

　　CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

　　Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

　　CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

　　CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.