Chief Architect

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation and we have a dynamic future ahead. The Chief Architect will serve as the top-level design authority for Watts' global IT landscape, leading the development and governance of an enterprise architecture (EA) that aligns with our strategic priorities: modernizing the core, enabling data-driven insights, scaling smart factory capabilities, and enhancing customer connectivity through digital. This role is both visionary and hands-on, responsible for driving simplification, standardization, and scalability across a fragmented IT ecosystem while partnering with senior business and technology leaders to shape the future. You Will: Define and continuously evolve the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap across business, application, data, technology, and security domains. Partner with the CIO, executive leadership, and business stakeholders to align technology decisions with strategic objectives, especially in ERP modernization, cloud adoption, and smart products. Act as a key advisor during M&A activity to evaluate integration and technology fit. Establish architecture principles, guardrails, and governance processes that support decentralized execution with centralized alignment. Oversee solution review and design assurance for major initiatives. Lead the rationalization of legacy platforms and technical debt toward a scalable and secure hybrid-cloud architecture. Architect the future state for integrated ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), middleware, master data, analytics, and customer-facing platforms. Support IT operations and cyber teams in aligning infrastructure and security architectures. Influence and mentor solution architects, data architects, and business analysts across global teams. Build and nurture an architecture community of practice across Watts' business units and regions. You Have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's or MBA preferred. 20+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership roles. Deep expertise in ERP (preferably SAP), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and API/microservices-based architectures. Demonstrated success leading architectural transformation in a global manufacturing or industrial company. Ability to travel up to 50%. Competencies: Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into technology outcomes Change leadership in complex, matrixed environments Ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead through influence Experience with digital product integration, OT/IT convergence, and data architecture design. The expected salary range for this position is $230,000-280,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting. #LI-Remote Watts in it for you: Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles. Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs Learn more about our benefit offerings here: How we work: At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world - a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website Industry Machinery Founded 1874