IT Business Solutions Architect

Job Description

TheIT Business Architectis theLeadbusinesssolutionsarchitectfor theGlobalJack Links IT Organization, whois responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions that align with overall technical architecture, as well as policy and compliance requirements.This is akey role in promoting the architectureand technical capabilitiesatJack Link’sand help buildanEnterprise Architecturepractice.This job requires strong interpersonal and communication abilities sincehe/shewill work with a wide variety ofteam membersacross the organization including stakeholders, executives, individual contributors, and subject matter experts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities ofthe IT Business Architectshall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Architecture

• Provides solutions to complex projects and programs to meet business goals that include, but are not limited to, those having a range platforms and areas of expertise that are strategic and long-term in scope.

• Develops high-level architecture designs and documentation to facilitate integration with existing and future Jack Link’s technical and enterprise architecture

• Accountableforcross functional integrationand data flowdesignbetweenSAP ECCand otherapplications

• Participates in the development ofandmaintainsdocumentation,artifacts, anddeep knowledgeof,the current state and future roadmap of the technology footprint for the company

• Performs in-depth analysis of proposed technology prior to the procurement and build process to ensure alignment with technical architecture and business goals, and propose changes as required to meet those objectives.

• Performs analysis and provides oversight of detailed technical designs to ensure they conform with the strategic direction, security requirements, and operational capabilities of the company.

• Be theEnterpriseArchitectfor the organization

Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)

• Manages multiple high priority initiatives in a fast paced highly technical environment

• Integrateglobal portfolio governance framework to evaluateandprioritize enterpriseITrequests and maximize business value

• Play a key roleindeveloping, drivingand managing theIT strategy

• Develop and participate in the IT governance processes to set priorities and resolve conflicts across multipleteams

• Develop, maintain, and grow strategic vendor relationships to the benefit of the organization andIT strategic goals.

• Delegates tasks to various teams and ensures that they are successfully completed

Qualifications

RequiredEducation:

• Bachelor Degree in computerrelated field or equivalent work experience

Required Experience:

• 10+years’of experience working in technology rolesdesigning/engineering technical solutionsfor a globalenterprise

• 8+ years of technicalandcross-functional experiencewithSAPECC (S/4 HANA, and manufacturing experiencepreferred)

• 3+ years of experience aslead solutions architect ina consumer goods or manufacturing industry

• In depth understanding ofdatastructures and flows with in SAP ECCmodulesandothercomplementary systems;working experience in leveragingdatatogeneratebusinessoutcomes

• Exposure toEnterpriseArchitecture practice is required

• Implementationand technical integrationexperience formajor IT projects involving multiple applications

• Proven ability to leverage technology trends in delivering business solutions

• Experience insuccessfullymanaging high profile projects

• Experience insuccessfullyleading small IT teams

• Working knowledge ofproject and portfolio management processes and methodologies

• Knowledge ofAgilemethodologies andScrumMaster experienceor PMP certificationis preferred

REQUIREDSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding ofSaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

• Knowledge of latest technology trends and innovations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees

• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.

• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.

• Available for afterhours support as needed

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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