We are seeking a seasoned Senior IT Solutions Architect to spearhead the delivery of cost-effective and standardized IT solutions across diverse business entities. This role plays a crucial part in large-scale IT projects, ensuring robust communication with stakeholders and the seamless integration of business and regional perspectives. As a key advocate for IT best practices, you will build relationships with high-level decision-makers and tactical leaders, shaping strategic business planning with a strong IT influence. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members, driving operational and strategic objectives to fruition.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify Opportunities. Recognize and evaluate opportunities where IT can provide standardized, cost-effective solutions to meet the needs of various business functions and geographical entities.
2. Engagement in IT Initiatives. Leverage your deep business acumen to actively participate in significant IT undertakings, fostering collaboration among business and regional stakeholders.
3. Stakeholder Communication. Ensure transparent communication regarding project statuses, identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
4. Relationship Management. Initiate and nurture connections with influential decision-makers and key tactical leaders at the highest organizational levels.
5. Process Improvement. Identify the need for new IT processes and significant enhancements to existing ones, leading their development and implementation.
6. Best Practices Advocacy. Promote the adoption of best practices based on collaborative interactions across different business units and regions.
7. Strategic Business Planning. Engage in strategic business discussions, integrating IT’s perspective to shape overarching business strategies.
8. Mentorship. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring the realization of operational and strategic goals.
9. Innovation Leadership. Contribute innovative solutions and lead cross-functional teams, employing independent judgment to tackle complex business challenges.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience demonstrating competence.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT projects, process improvement, or a related domain.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Technical Skills. Agile Methodology, Automation, Business Analysis, SQL, Salesforce, SAP Applications, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
2. Analytical Skills. Data Analysis, Business Process, Business Systems Analysis, Workflow Management.
3. Project Management. Experience with Scrum methodologies and project management principles.
4. Cross-Functional Skills. Effective Communication, Results Orientation, Learning Agility, Digital Fluency, Customer Centricity.

Impact & Scope

This role will significantly impact large functions and lead cross-division teams or projects, delivering highly innovative solutions to complex problems while adhering to established policies.

Complexity

You will be expected to provide creative and effective solutions to intricate issues within the framework of organizational policies.