Process and Methodology definition & Implementation.
Develop and apply the Enterprise Architecture capabilities, particularly methodologies (e.g. TOGAF), IT landscape management, architecture tools (e.g. Avolution Abacus), architecture process (e.g. Architecture Reviews) and Architecture design (e.g. Architecture schemas using LucidChart)
Develop our Enterprise Architecture blueprint for our digital ecosystem’s business domain and the associated solution areas, considering the newest technologies and performing proof-of-concepts
Communicate and align the overarching set of architecture Group/ Regional standards, principles, and whitepapers with stakeholders
Presents their landscape strategy to the IT executive leadership, and using collaboration builds consensus on targets
Develops proof-of-concept projects to validate proposed solutions
Ensures compliance (IC, SOX, SOD, cyber-security…) of the recommended landscape
Enterprise Architecture design 50%
Contribute in projects to by conducting architecture analysis and design work conforming to standards and roadmap
Develop our Target Enterprise Architecture blueprint for our digital ecosystem’s business domain and the associated solution areas, considering the newest technologies and performing proof-of-concepts
Identify gaps between the baseline and target architecture
Document the resulting roadmap and potential exceptions and highlight field of actions in the future.
Complete and maintain the application portfolio using the Architecture tools and perform a regular application lifecycle management review.
Participate actively to the Group Enterprise Architecture instances such as Architecture Expert Teams Meeting or Technical Architecture Committee
Establish relationships within business & IT stakeholders to understand business objectives, requirements, solution strategies and associated technology roadmaps.
Magnitude (Categories could include Sales, Budget, Production Costs (Plant Manager), Clients Served (HR Business Partner))
Magnitude Category Exact Budgetary Amount/Other Currency
Sales revenue supported by the application landscape designed by the position NA Region – Around $9B USD
Number of employees supported by the application landscape designed by the position NA Region: Around 18,000
Geographic Breadth (Categories could include World Wide, Multi-National, National, Local (specific division or area within a nation), Other (please provide details)
Geographic Breadth Category Additional Details
Complexity of Role (This could include highly matrixed reporting relationships, product industry, unionized location, multi-product location, etc.)
This position is key and critical especially during the 2025-30 timeframe because of the 1CTX program, ambitious SAP ECC to S/4 conversion, the implementation of a brand new and Cloud based HRIS system, and the many new solutions (ex: integration platforms) and processes this will introduce.
Education (H.S. Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Ph.D., Other (please describe)
Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree In IT application or infrastructure 15 years Required
Master’s Degree Preferred
Work Experience (State the minimum for the position for required experience)
Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred
15+ years’ experience Experience implementing and supporting at least 3 large, complex full lifecycle IT projects Required
7+ years’ experience Experience in solution architecture or enterprise architecture Required
5+ years’ experience Cloud architecture, APIs / Micro services architecture Required
5+ years’ experience Mobile/ Web/ ERP applications Required
5+ years’ experience Azure cloud platform Preferred
Other Knowledge and Ability (Knowledge of coding languages, interpersonal skills, etc.)
Description Required/Preferred
Knowledge of EA modelling, architectural methodologies and frameworks (eg TOGAF etc..) Required
Ability to provide recommendations and roadmaps Required
Knowledge of modern integration platforms and concept Preferred
Ability to moderate discussion, present concepts, strategies, and roadmaps, create documentation/ procedure Required
Ability to apply organized, logical thinking to design as-standard-as-possible solutions addressing business challenges Required
Ability to review, validate and approve project documentation Required
Requires excellent project management, problem solving skills, effective clear communication. Required
Ability to think “out-of-the-box”, identify new appropriate off-the-shelf scalable solutions, and plan their integration in an existing IT landscape Required
Ability to understand cybersecurity risks, and coordinate assessment, mitigation, and remediation activities Required
Licenses and Certifications (For Time Frame state if required upon hire or designate time allotted to obtain)
Enter License/Certification Time Frame Required/Preferred