Develop current-state & future-state architecture blueprints that enable integrated, agile, and scalable production & aftermarket planning capabilities.
Drive harmonization of planning processes across business units while respecting program-specific constraints.
Influence, guide, and support delivery of the 1-, 3-, and 5-year architectural strategies and roadmaps focusing on Plan to Produce process optimization and innovation enabling SIOP, Master production scheduling, material planning, production control & aftermarket planning capabilities.
Provide architectural leadership across core platforms, including ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), Advanced Planning Systems (eg. Kinaxis, SAP IBP), Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management.
Support Implementation projects, representing the planning ecosystem, ensuring process handoffs, integration requirements and closed loop requirements are represented, designed, tested and supported.
Guide technology selection, modernization, and integration strategies with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
Ensure alignment with enterprise standards for Cybersecurity & Compliance, Identify and mitigate risks related to SIOP systems and ecosystem integration.
Partner with corporate, business unit functional teams, and external vendors to align strategies, with a focus on optimizing the technology footprint & solutions based on specific business needs and operational efficiencies.
Collaborate with Domain Architects in Security, Infrastructure, Data & Business unit, to refine and evolve the Solution architectures, processes, practices, leveraging architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, etc.).
Evaluate and recommend technologies and approaches (e.g., API integrations, cloud solutions, RPA, AI) to enhance SIOP functionality and ecosystem connectivity, supporting digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
8+ years of broad-based experience in SIOP domain or functional area, deployments, integration, or consulting, with extensive experience in implementing for large complex organizations.
Deep enterprise-level experience architecting and enabling integrated planning capabilities spanning production control, material planning, logistics, SIOP & Master production scheduling ensuring alignment across planning & execution domains.
Implementation experience with one or more of following systems - ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), Advanced Planning Systems (eg. Kinaxis, SAP IBP), Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM).
Proven track record as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead, crafting new solutions and delivering business outcomes.
Strong understanding of business processes, particularly in supply chain, production planning, manufacturing & quality functions.
Strong knowledge of integration patterns, cloud and hybrid architectures, API management, middleware, and data governance in multi-system environments.
Relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense industry preferred.
Familiarity with the unique needs of manufacturing and aerospace, including compliance, quality management, and traceability.
Experience with working on enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF) & tools (SparxEA, Cameo, LeanIX).
Certification in any of the framework’s a plus.
Experience with Agile methodology such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and tools such as Jira.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

architecture blueprintsSIOPMaster production schedulingmaterial planningproduction controlERPAdvanced Planning SystemsAPI integrationscloud solutionsRPA

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationinfluenceguidancesupportoptimizationcommunicationstrategic alignmentrisk mitigationprocess design

Certifications

TOGAFZachmanDoDAF