Enterprise Architect with GenAILocation: Maumee, Ohio - HybridDuration: Long termRequired Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a related discipline, such as Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or Business or 11+ years of relevant professional Dana experience. Master’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred.ExperienceMinimum 7-10 years in related business, business process improvement or information technology work; manufacturing industries (automotive, aerospace, etc.) preferred. Development of IT Architecture on multiple major global applications or infrastructure projectsAdditional skillsDevelopment of IT Standards used by global companiesCloud architecture experience a MUST, preferably with AzureStrong experience architecting infrastructure and cybersecurityExperience using IT Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, etcFamiliarity with IT Architecture Tools such as Abacus, System Architect, Troux EA tools, etc.
and modeling notations such as UMLDemonstrated experience implementing and operating IT Architecture Governance processesFamiliarity with general principles of Enterprise Architecture, such as approaches, patterns, metrics, and relevant industry standardsExperience in a global manufacturing environment, desiredPosition SummaryWorks with senior management within the organization, directing the creation or review of enterprise architecture strategy to support the strategic requirements of the business.Defines strategies, specifies requirements, commissions, or conducts feasibility studies and produces strategic models for infrastructure, security and assigned business functions, that support the business needs.Establishes policy and strategy for the enterprise architecture components within a given domain. Takes full responsibility for the enterprise architecture technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices, ensuring they are applied correctly, and promoting consistency.Leads development of enterprise architectures for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and assigned business functions. Takes full responsibility for ensuring that enterprise architectures balance business and IT needs ensuring that appropriate standards are established and adhered to.Directs development of enterprise-wide architecture and processes, focusing on application architectures.Maintains awareness of technology directions.Produces business cases for recommended new applications of information, computing, and communications technologies, identifying the business impact of alternative strategies, the probability of satisfying business needs, the anticipated business benefits and the risks and consequences of failure.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise ArchitectureDevelop an Enterprise Architecture Framework & Roadmap(s) to drive consolidation, rationalization, and improved functionality across the information technology environmentWork with the global infrastructure, information, and application solution architects to drive overall architectural convergenceProvide leadership in the Infrastructure and Cybersecurity spacesDefine improvements to the Enterprise Architecture process and proceduresManage Infrastructure Architecture and Standards repository documents that will provide a ready source of technical information for IT Strategy, Architecture and Project PlanningIT StrategyUnderstand Corporate business imperatives (key aspects of business strategies)Works with application and infrastructure teams to ensure a healthy balance between moving to enterprise architecture standards and legacy system requirements to support overall business rate of change and budget constraintsProgram and Project GovernanceConduct architecture reviews in conjunction with solution architects to ensure adherence to published architecture strategies, standards, and policiesNew Capabilities/InnovationLead POC/Pilot and Technology selection projects in infrastructure and cybersecurity domains to influence IT and business unit technology directions.
This may include building business case, evaluating build vs. buy solutions, and solution architecture responsibilities for POC/Pilot projects.General IT ManagementUnderstanding of IT financial management, sufficient to interpret and explain key IT spending categories, trends, and opportunities to regional managementUnderstanding of IT Strategy general principles and techniquesUnderstanding of IT Program and Project Management as well as Application Development general principles and techniquesUnderstanding of IT Operations general principles and techniques, including a basic awareness of ITIL concepts