We are currently seeking a Sr. Principal IT Enterprise Architect - Research & Development/Engineering to join our global Corporate IT team. The preferred location for this position is our corporate office in Beachwood, OH, but could also be based at one of our major IT hubs in the US, including Moon Township, PA, Raleigh, NC, Menomonee Falls, WI, Galesburg, MI, or Houston, TX. Up to 10% travel is expected. Candidates must be within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not available.
At Eaton, we are transforming the way we use technology to achieve business goals. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business processes, enterprise architecture, and IT strategy formulation. They will be responsible for defining the architecture strategy and driving business outcomes by partnering with key stakeholders and senior leaders in the organization to define strategic goals and objectives in the R&D/Engineering organization.
This role has an Enterprise Focus and is responsible for the provision of the appropriate architecture framework for all enterprise strategies and solutions. It provides the technical strategy and supporting IT frameworks to guide the successful design, deployment and operations of IT solutions, Key Programs.
In addition to this, as part of the Enterprise architecture team, you will be responsible for establishing standard & guidelines, architecture patterns, reusable assets/decision trees to improve productivity and risk mitigation.
In the federated architecture space, your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating the federated practice, recommending strategic architecture directions, and developing architecture policies and standards. You will provide architectural leadership and guidance, teach desired architectural behaviors, ensure investments align with principles and standards, vet technology roadmap changes, and participate in strategic forums and review boards.
What you'll do:
Provide architecture leadership for Eaton's R&D/Engineering leadership team and IT product group supporting the organization as part of the overall Eaton IT enterprise architecture. Relevant experience in defining/building out Capability Based Planning.
Partner with business stakeholders, R&D/Engineering leadership team and solutions/systems architects: o Define architecture for next generation Engineering
o Define application, data and infrastructure architecture.
o Provide guidance to solutions and systems architect during implementation.
o Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, highly performant and governed in accordance Enterprise Architecture policies.
As an enterprise architect:
o Ensure alignment with the overall data, infrastructure, and application strategy (True North)
o Build organizational capabilities with reference architectures
o Establish standards and guidelines for the implementation team and use influence to expedite the decision making and improve speed of delivery
Plan for future-state technology portfolios and IT program investments
Drive the application of emerging technologies to current Eaton environments
Drive solution architecture, ensure technical alignment and facilitate technical solution delivery.
Accountable for maintaining high levels of solution performance, availability and capacity, demonstrating a commitment to quality.
Work within Eaton's IT Organization to successfully influence the direction of key technical elements of the solution environment.
Established as a key domain technical leader at Enterprise level
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 10 years of progressive, professional IT experience using multiple technology platforms
Minimum 5 years in IT Architecture (Systems and Solution Architecture)
IT Architecture experience supporting engineering/R&D within a product-based engineering or manufacturing company
Preferred:
Expertise in the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise-wide applications
Minimum 3 years working with R&D/Engineering tools (for example Enovia/AutoCad)
Experience and knowledge of digital thread across Product Development (Engineering), Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations.
Demonstrated experience in architecting cohesive frameworks that align business strategies with operational needs.
Experience within a matrixed, multinational manufacturing company
Skills:
Deep understanding of business processes and R&D/Engineering capabilities.
Strong understanding of ERP (SAP, Oracle EBS), PLM (Enovia), MES (Apriso)
Good understanding of data and interoperability / application integration / event driven integration.
Experience successfully delivering on all aspects of an enterprise-wide, global project
Subject matter expert on architecture
Excellent proficiency with the English language (written and verbal).
Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. Experience interacting at the executive level and influencing leadership and key stakeholders on technology solutions.
Strong analytical skills to conduct thorough analysis of end to end business process and systems. Ability to present to executives.
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
Experience in driving transformation initiatives and being innovative.
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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