Enterprise Architect, Application Transformation Rationalization
This role is responsible for bridging the gap between IT Strategy and its execution through effective Enterprise Architecture Management. The Enterprise/Solution Architect will lead the development and implementation of application and technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This role demands a strong understanding of emerging technologies, industry best practices, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Alignment:
- Connect IT strategy to execution through Enterprise Architecture Management.
- Develop and drive application/technology landscape strategies based on IT Strategy/Portfolio analysis.
- Create and manage the architecture roadmap for application portfolio transformation across various business domains.
- Technology Research & Recommendations:
- Research and stay informed on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
- Recommend technologies, standards, methods, and tools to support both long-term strategic and short-term tactical business objectives.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on enterprise architecture strategies, blueprints, principles, patterns, processes, and methodologies.
- Governance & Compliance:
- Lead the enterprise architecture design authority governance.
- Collaborate with project architects and managers to ensure architectural compliance across projects.
- Experience & Expertise:
- Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide technology architecture plans that simplify and standardize applications.
- Extensive experience and knowledge in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry.
- Strong understanding of solution design and delivery for applications and technologies related to Omni-Channel e-commerce, CRM, Retail, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Supply Chain business processes.
- Knowledge of Salesforce Technologies (SFCC, SFMC, SFSC, Lightning & CG Cloud, etc.) is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead and guide IT and business stakeholders on target enterprise capability blueprints.
- Expertise in providing architecture recommendations for Cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP), Enterprise integration patterns (API, Event, ESB), and Business Intelligence/Master Data Management technologies.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to create impactful presentations.
- Ability to explain complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders indirectly.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving change within an organization.
- Project & Time Management:
- Ability to manage and deliver on both short-term and long-term goals.
- Strong project management and process experience, including accurate resource, timeframe, and budget estimation for projects and deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in a technology-related field.
- 8-12 years of technology experience, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in enterprise architecture.
- Certifications in industry-recognized standards such as TOGAF, Salesforce, Microsoft Azure/PowerPlatform, GCP, etc. are preferred.
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