JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Enterprise Architecture Leader to . As the Enterprise Architecture Leader, you will be responsible for shaping and executing technology strategies that align with our business objectives and drive innovation across the enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide technology architecture strategies for Supply Chain Material flow in alignment with business goals.
- Take business goals and translate them into Technology Requirements
- Develop and create reusable reference architectures for common business capabilities to help standardize technology solutions and reduce redundancy.
- Create and develop technology roadmaps
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Build and mentor a high-performing architecture team to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and IT organization and foster collaboration.
- Serve as a strategic partner to business units, providing guidance on technology investments and solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement in technology processes and practices to enhanceefficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with other SupplyChain IT and EA team members to drive end to end efficiency in Material planning and flow from Suppliers to line side
- Participate in IT governance processes to ensure that technology decisions are aligned with the organization's overall strategy and risk appetite.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in all technology initiatives.
- Evaluate new technologies and trends to determine potential impact on the organization. This involves conducting proof-of-concepts including in the areas of AI/ML and other emerging trends and make recommendations
- Support IT teams in the seamless transition from strategy to development and delivery phases and in creating technical designs and documentation for new features and functionalities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present to senior management and write clear and concise documentation.
- Exceptional time management and digital proficiency, utilizing tools such as MS Office
- The ability to influence and persuade others to adopt architectural recommendations.
- Understanding of solution architecture principles and patterns, including microservices and API first design.
- Experience in manufacturing industry-specific technology solutions is desirable
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS) and cloud-native architectures
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
Nice to have
- Experience working with Ford Plant Floor systems
- Industry experience in Automotive
- Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.
- Data Architecture Knowledge including data modeling, data warehousing, data integration, and data governance principles.
