• IT Enterprise Architect

    Protective Industrial Products (Latham, NY)


    The IT Enterprise Architect will lead the design and optimization of our enterprise-wide technology architecture. The ideal candidate will provide the vision and direction needed to align IT strategies with business objectives, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions. A strong background in SAP and ERP systems is essential, as this role will play a critical part in guiding the organization’s digital transformation and enterprise resource planning initiatives.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and framework, with an emphasis on Global technology landscape.

    + Align IT architecture with the organization's business strategy, goals, and objectives across all core business functions.

    + Design and implement enterprise-wide technology roadmaps that include SAP landscapes, integrated ERP systems and technology supporting across all business functions.

    + Provide architectural oversight and strategic input into major initiatives including migrations, upgrades, and integrations.

    + Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of new technologies, platforms, and tools, particularly within the ERP and business applications ecosystem.

    + Collaborate with stakeholders (Business units, IT teams and external vendors) to assess and prioritize architectural needs.

    + Establish and promote architectural standards, best practices, and governance models, including those specific to ERP implementation and maintenance.

    + Provide guidance and oversight to solution architects and development resources.

    + Ensure enterprise systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with regulatory and security standards.

    + Continuously assess emerging technologies, including SAP S/4HANA, to drive innovation and modernization.

    + Govern solution architecture and conceptual design of projects in line with the Architecture standards and guidelines.

    + Design and Develop architecture blueprints, current state and future state architecture

    CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

    + Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

    + Expertise in ERP landscapes, and best practices for ERP architecture.

    + Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), data architecture, and cybersecurity.

    + Expertise in Data Analytics, APIs and Microservices architecture

    + Proficiency in architecture modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA, LeanIX).

    + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

    + Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

    + 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 3 years in enterprise architecture roles.

    + 5+ years of experience with ERP systems, including architecture design and integration.

    + Experience with other enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Team Center, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.

    + Certifications (preferred):

    + TOGAF Certified

    + SAP Certified Technology Associate or Solution Architect certification

    + AWS/Azure Solution Architect

    + Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    + ITIL Certification