Senior IT Manager, Enterprise Architecture

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We are looking for an innovative and strategic New Tech Systems Strategy/Enterprise Architect to join our forward-thinking organization. This role involves leading the design, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies that align with our business goals. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to shape and enhance our technology landscape. This role will report to Director of Enterprise Architecture.

• Develop and articulate a clear technology vision and strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals.
• Identify emerging technologies that could enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and add value to our systems and processes.
• Evaluate new technologies for their potential application within the organization.

• Ensure every technology investment directly supports business strategy through rigorous portfolio alignment analysis, strategic initiative assessment, and capability-driven investment prioritization
• Value Realization & Benefits Management
• Application portfolio rationalization, Portfolio analytics, Technology landscape mapping and technology stack rationalization

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, business operations, product development) to ensure successful implementation of technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to understand business challenges and define technology solutions.
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on strategic objectives.

• Lead the planning and execution of technology pilot programs and guide the full-scale implementations.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions to support strategic objectives.
• Monitor and guide the integration of new technologies into existing systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

• Continuously research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Champion a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging teams to explore new ideas and technologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies and iterate on strategies as needed.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and technical teams.
• Lead training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance the organization’s technical capabilities.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of architecture experience across Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Solution Architecture and technology strategy
• 5 years
  
  Business Architecture covering capability modeling, strategic alignment, value stream mapping, Operating model design and organizational capability alignment, Business Process Architecture, etc.
• Proven expertise with Portfolio & Technology Strategy including Application Portfolio Realization, Capability road mapping, technology standardization and vendor consolidation
• Proven expertise with Enterprise Architecture across multiple domains and end to end processes, such as Digital Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Commercial Excellence, Quote to Cash or similar
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and drive consensus across diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of architecture methodologies and modeling techniques and familiarity with one or mode of key architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Framework or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven expertise in Enterprise Applications and Business processes in domains, such as Digital Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Commercial Experience, and associated processes with…