Enterprise Architecture Manager

Non-Union Position

IS Enterprise Architecture; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT, Exempt

Posting # 5496

About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in‑office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.

The Role:

The Enterprise Architect Manager is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise architecture strategy, driving modernization and technology alignment to support business objectives, and ensuring robust governance across the organization. This leader oversees architecture professionals and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions, establish architectural standards, and enable reliable, high-quality business outcomes. The ideal candidate blends utility domain depth, modernization expertise, and hands-on architecture leadership. In addition, the Enterprise Architect Manager may serve as a principal architect, providing cross-portfolio guidance, advising senior leadership, and leading major transformation initiatives across the organization.

Day to Day:

- Business Enablement: Develop enterprise architecture artifacts that align with business objectives and implement structured governance processes.

- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as trusted advisor to Operations, Security, Infrastructure, Applications, and Data leaders; translate strategy into executable designs; facilitate decisions at Architecture Review Board and steering forums.

- Leadership & Enablement: Guide a team of architects or lead key programs. Build communities of practice and reusable resources.

- Architecture Governance & Standards: Set EA policies, standards, and patterns; manage effective governance for faster, safer delivery.

- Portfolio & Value Realization: Collaborate with PMO/Product and Finance to prioritize actions, define KPIs, and measure outcomes.

- Strategy & Roadmaps: Shape and maintain EA strategy, reference architectures, and roadmaps aligning business goals with tech investments.

- Principal Enterprise Architect: Serve as cross-portfolio architect, advisor to leadership, and lead major transformations.

Come on your first day with:

Required:

- 8+ years (Manager) or 10+ years (Principal) in enterprise/solution architecture

- Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science and/or equivalent education and work experience.

- Proven record defining target architectures and roadmaps, building standards, and governing complex portfolios.

- Hands-on architecture as an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect or Product Architect.

- Excellent communication with executive presence; ability to quantify value and influence cross functional decisions.

Preferred:

- Experience with relative utility experience

- Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution

- Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

- Up to 23 Vacation Days

- 80 Hours of Sick Time

- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

- Flexible work arrangements

- 3 weeks paid parental leave

- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups

- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary

- Competitive 401K company contribution and match

- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program

- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

- Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

- 20% off natural gas service

- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center

- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees

- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range:$151,850.00 - $224,600.00 per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target

Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers

Deadline: 3/17/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information

NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.