Senior Enterprise Applications Architect - Microsoft M365

No SPONSORSHIP - NO OPTSenior Enterprise Application ArchitectSALARY: $160k - $180kLOCATION: HOUSTON, TX3 days in office and 2 days remoteSELLING POINTS: 8 years enterprise applications architecture. Microsoft 365 SharePoint azure salesforce .com sales marketing cloud MuleSoft ServiceNow the more the better degree a must MBA preferred leading a team of architectsTrue enterprise application architect in a Microsoft environmentThey work for a large organizationMusts: Microsoft 365, SharePointThey will be doing time management, proposals and reviews, document management, and working across the entire business domainA true enterprise architectEducation – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Experience – 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.Architecture Expertise – Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.Standards & Governance Development – Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.Platform & Technology Knowledge – Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.Leadership & Change Management – Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.Communication & Collaboration – Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.Delivery Methodologies – Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.Preferred Enhancements – MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.Certifications – Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.Tools – Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.