Lead Architect - Enterprise Architecture

What makes this a great opportunity?

We are a leading global enterprise specializing in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), supply chain, and e-commerce sectors. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to continually enhance our digital platforms and ecosystems.
 
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our global digital experience platforms and ecosystems. As a key member of the Enterprise Architecture team, you will:
Reduce risk, increase business value, and manage costs.
Collaborate with IT counterparts and business stakeholders to enable new capabilities.
Develop and govern digital and e-commerce strategies, standards, best practices, and processes.
 
The EAD reports to the Director of Enterprise Architecture and is an integral part of the Enterprise Architecture Team.

Role Responsibilities

1.    Trusted Technology Advisor:
•    Work with senior leadership to develop a unified vision and architecture aligned with transformation strategies
•    Partner with IT and business stakeholders to enable new capabilities
•    Provide expert guidance on digital design and delivery for large global enterprises
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive successful project execution 
•    Create executive-level presentations to communicate the transformation strategy and solution vision
2.    Technology Steward:
•    Collaborate with enterprise architects to establish technology standards and patterns
•    Lead governance processes ensuring adherence to best practices
•    Optimize technology assets, reducing technical debt and improving total cost of ownership
•    Engage with system vendors and external partners to provide key technological insights
3.    Technology Strategist:
•    Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and adaptable technology solutions
•    Develop and evolve technology roadmaps that incorporate technologies to drive measurable outcomes
•    Define holistic, outcome-driven solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Commercial and Sales, Brand House & Marketing, EIM, HR, IT, Finance)
4.    Business Process Optimization:
•    Analyze existing business processes to identify areas for improvement
•    Design scalable, efficient enterprise architectures that align with business objectives
•    Ensure architectural designs support scalability, flexibility, and integration across business units, meeting financial targets

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and implementing digital solutions, including web applications, e-commerce platforms, integration architecture, MarTech, integrated social media, and UX solutions
• At least 5 years in roles such as Program Lead, Product Owner, or Lead Developer
• Proven experience in the CPG, supply chain or e-commerce
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud, and integration platforms e.g. SAP Integration Suite
• Broad technology architecture expertise, including cloud computing (GCP, Azure, AWS), machine learning
• Strong business and technical acumen with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes
• Proficiency in Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise architectural frameworks

Preferred Attributes:

• Resilient and dependable thought leader with high emotional intelligence and excellent listening skills
• Proactive, methodical, independent, and well-organized team member capable of articulating technical concepts to non-experts
• Collaborative team player adept at capturing, publishing, communicating, and influencing standards and best practices
• Strong critical thinking skills with a focus on business KPIs such as cost leadership, customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and product/service differentiation