Enterprise Architect Digital Transformation - QAD
Posted 1 day ago by Maitsys
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Summary: We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to spearhead digital transformation initiatives within a manufacturing organization. The role involves defining enterprise architecture strategy, modernizing legacy systems, and leveraging cloud and AI technologies to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in manufacturing systems and cloud modernization, with a focus on translating business goals into effective technology architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement enterprise-wide architecture frameworks aligned with digital transformation goals
- Develop business capability models, target state architecture, and transformation roadmaps
- Align IT strategy with business outcomes across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and corporate functions
- Establish governance models, architecture standards, and best practices
- Lead large-scale transformation initiatives including ERP modernization, smart manufacturing, IIoT, and data platforms
- Drive legacy application rationalization and modernization strategies
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders (CIO, CTO, VP Engineering, Operations leaders) to prioritize transformation initiatives
- Architect and oversee migration to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Design scalable cloud-native and hybrid architectures
- Implement best practices for security, cost optimization, resilience, and performance
- Leverage cloud services for data, analytics, and AI use cases
- Define enterprise AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business use cases
- Identify opportunities for AI/ML adoption in predictive maintenance, quality control, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization
- Architect data platforms enabling real-time analytics and AI-driven insights
- Evaluate and integrate AI tools, frameworks, and platforms
- Drive architecture solutions across MES, ERP (SAP preferred), PLM, SCADA, and IoT systems
- Optimize manufacturing operations through digital technologies
- Enable Industry 4.0 initiatives, including automation, robotics, and smart factories
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership
- Lead discussions with system integrators and vendors
- Evaluate technology solutions and recommend best-fit platforms
Key Skills:
- 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect
- Strong experience in manufacturing industry environments
- Proven track record delivering digital transformation programs
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience architecting AI/ML and data analytics solutions
- Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and microservices architectures
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), MES, and industrial systems
- Strong knowledge of TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Manufacturing
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Enterprise Architect Digital Transformation
Location: Remote (US-based preferred) / Hybrid (as required by client)
Employment Type: W2/ 1099 / C2C
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: W2/ 1099 / C2C
Industry: Manufacturing
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to lead and drive end-to-end digital transformation initiatives for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role will be responsible for defining enterprise architecture strategy, modernizing legacy systems, and enabling business outcomes through cloud platforms, data, and AI-driven capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing systems, cloud modernization, and emerging AI/ML technologies, with a strong ability to translate business goals into scalable, secure, and future-ready technology architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
- Define and implement enterprise-wide architecture frameworks aligned with digital transformation goals
- Develop business capability models, target state architecture, and transformation roadmaps
- Align IT strategy with business outcomes across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and corporate functions
- Establish governance models, architecture standards, and best practices
Digital Transformation Leadership
- Lead large-scale transformation initiatives including ERP modernization, smart manufacturing, IIoT, and data platforms
- Drive legacy application rationalization and modernization strategies
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders (CIO, CTO, VP Engineering, Operations leaders) to prioritize transformation initiatives
Cloud Architecture & Modernization
- Architect and oversee migration to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Design scalable cloud-native and hybrid architectures
- Implement best practices for security, cost optimization, resilience, and performance
- Leverage cloud services for data, analytics, and AI use cases
AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement
- Define enterprise AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business use cases
- Identify opportunities for AI/ML adoption in predictive maintenance, quality control, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization
- Architect data platforms enabling real-time analytics and AI-driven insights
- Evaluate and integrate AI tools, frameworks, and platforms
Manufacturing Domain Expertise
- Drive architecture solutions across MES, ERP (SAP preferred), PLM, SCADA, and IoT systems
- Optimize manufacturing operations through digital technologies
- Enable Industry 4.0 initiatives, including automation, robotics, and smart factories
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership
- Lead discussions with system integrators and vendors
- Evaluate technology solutions and recommend best-fit platforms
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect
- Strong experience in manufacturing industry environments
- Proven track record delivering digital transformation programs
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience architecting AI/ML and data analytics solutions
- Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and microservices architectures
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), MES, and industrial systems
- Strong knowledge of TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives
- Exposure to IoT platforms and edge computing architectures
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Architect)
- Familiarity with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)
- Experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence C-level executives
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to work in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments
Engagement Model
- W2/C2C/1099
- Flexible engagement duration (typically 6 12+ months)
- Opportunity to work on high-impact enterprise transformation initiatives
Why Join
- Work on cutting-edge digital transformation programs
- Exposure to advanced cloud and AI technologies
- Collaborate with senior leadership and industry experts
- Drive meaningful business impact in manufacturing innovation