We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Vice President of Enterprise Architecture drives global business success by leading transformation and optimization initiatives that enhance revenue growth, streamline costs, and mitigate risks. They develop and execute strategic implementation roadmaps while fostering strong partnerships with business and IT stakeholders. By articulating the value of Enterprise Architecture and its services, they shape and guide its delivery to support the organization's targeted business outcomes.
 

Responsible for global assessment, direction, and implementation of architecture and technology, this role will create and review roadmap in alignment with the business strategy.  They will focus on building relationships with business and IT stakeholders and are responsible for the efficient execution of the architecture process in the organization, ensuring Travel + Leisure Co. architecture and technology best practices are followed and implemented.

How You’ll Shine

• Oversee architectural assessments and unbiased analysis of key decisions within projects including impact on systems, costs, business processes, timelines and other key variables in support of portfolio modernization and roadmap development.
• Provides guidance and direction to the architecture team on projects, ensuring overall fit with architecture direction.
• Manage the demand and capacity needs of the architecture team resources by developing a portfolio of consulting services, designed to meet business and stakeholder needs, and delivers in an agile and time-boxed way.
• Drives architecture practices, operating standards and governance process to orchestrate the delivery of business outcomes.
• Provides estimate of effort required for architectural tasks and artifacts as well as be able to manage time and interruption to meet project deadlines for delivery of architecture intents, frameworks and common classes.
• Assesses disruptive forces impacting the organization and identifies technology-enabled innovation opportunities that enable business strategy.
• Acts as a trusted advisor by providing consultative advice to business leaders and organizational stakeholders who seek actionable recommendations to make investment decisions using technology to make that change happen.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study.
• Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Experience or certification with one or more Enterprise Architecture Frameworks such as Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), Zachman or TOGAF Frameworks is a plus
• 15+ years in a people leadership role with 10+ years in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations in a multitier environment with strong, progressive career growth in leadership.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, travel, hospitality and financial applications, on-premises / software as a service / platform as a service operating models, SOA, APIs, analytics, data and event driven architectures, IT/OT
• Familiarity with strategic planning across multiple practices (IT services management, agile/traditional application methodologies, infrastructure and operations, cybersecurity, data modeling, cost-benefit analysis, risk management and budgeting
• Program management, financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management skills
• Demonstrated desire and ability to develop others to meet the needs of the team and the organization
• Strong Agile background; deep understanding of Agile values, Principles, and practices
• Solid understanding of the budgeting process; able to provide accurate forecasts and understands financial implications

​Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.