Strategy Execution:
- Working with the Head of IT, develop and maintain the enterprise IT architecture vision and strategy, aligning it with business goals.
- Develop short- and long-term IT portfolios and plans to meet organizational needs.
- Communicate IT vision, strategy, metrics, annual goals, and success factors to the Head of IT and other stakeholders.
Managing IT Architecture, Standards, Processes, and Tools:
- Plan, design, communicate, and manage IT projects, including tracking and leading system upgrades and replacements.
- Standardize tools and processes for agile development, estimation, and deployment.
- Monitor projects for adherence to defined IT architecture processes.
- Communicate important policy changes that affect internal operations.
- Develop and regularly test Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
- Manage detailed budgets for capital and operational expenses related to IT architecture efforts.
- Monitor and appropriately manage security and system alerts.
- Ensure regulatory and audit compliance throughout the IT architecture life cycle.
- Manage project-related resourcing and address changes to project scopes and resource requirements.
Driving for Results:
- Set high-performance standards for self and others.
- Proactively solve problems and deliver results.
Customer Relationships:
- Develop and sustain relationships based on understanding customer/stakeholder needs.
- Ensure actions are consistent with the company's service standards.
Global Mindset:
- Support employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and cultural perspectives.
- Utilize differences to drive innovation and engagement.
- Ensure employees contribute to their full potential.
Strategic Partnerships:
- Develop collaborative relationships with other technical teams, employees, and business partners.
- Explore partnership opportunities both inside and outside the organization.
- Influence and leverage corporate and shared services leaders to achieve objectives.
- Ensure resources are received and corporate strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 10+ years of experience in IT architecture.
- At least 10+ years of experience with enterprise architecture, software architecture, CRM/ERP development, and Agile practices.
- Must have strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills within complex enterprise systems such as SAP S4/Hana, Dynamics 365, etc.
- Must have a strong understanding of sales, logistics, accounting, service, or e-commerce business knowledge and solution design experience.
- Must be solutions-oriented and have exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to learn and utilize new applications and software systems effectively and efficiently.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, priority-shifting environment.