Director, Engineering Architecture and Enablement

Job overview

The Director, Engineering Architecture and Enablement role is onsite in Irvine, CA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Allergan Aesthetics’ technology organization and its digital platforms and product portfolio. The director leads senior Engineering Solution Architects who guide architecture and technical execution across complex, cross-team initiatives. The team helps clarify dependencies, estimates, risks, and implementation approaches to improve delivery confidence and outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop senior Engineering Solution Architects
• assign architecture leadership to priority initiatives
• oversee solution architecture, sequencing, dependency planning, and high-level estimates
• align stakeholders on tradeoffs and risks
• guide execution
• develop architecture standards and reusable patterns
• contribute to the Technology Leadership Team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering director

solution architecture

engineering leadership

technical enablement

software architecture

cross-team initiatives

cloud implementations

ai-assisted engineering

irvine ca

allergan aesthetics

abbvie

technology leadership team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and participation in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

The role focuses on enabling complex technical execution across teams rather than managing day-to-day coding teams.

About the employer

Allergan Aesthetics is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.