Vice President, Platforms & Architecture, Information Technology

Overview

Lead enterprise architecture, COTS apps, integration and tech strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• cloud adoption
• data analytics
• automation
• enterprise architecture
• application design
• tech evaluation

Tasks

-Provide architectural oversight and governance for large-scale initiatives, including cloud adoption, data analytics, enterprise collaboration, automation (e.g., RPA, electronic forms), and integration middleware. -Develop and lead the enterprise-wide application strategy, covering both in-house development and COTS solution lifecycle management, including upgrades, support, and vendor management. -Drive the evolution of the enterprise IT architecture and technology roadmap, with a business-first mindset and a strong focus on COTS platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday), ensuring agility, simplicity, and integration. -Oversee the design, customisation, implementation, and support of enterprise applications, balancing standardisation with business flexibility. -Conduct technology evaluations and proof-of-concepts for emerging platforms and frameworks to ensure relevance and value to the business. -Lead cross-functional teams of solution architects and developers to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure enterprise solutions -Provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise architecture, application development, and system integration, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future scalability -Manage stakeholder expectations and cultivate strong relationships across business units and external vendors. -Establish and enforce technology policies, standards, and best practices to support robust, secure, and efficient operations.

Requirements

• sap
• workday
• apis
• cots
• architecture
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Exceptional stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills. -Demonstrated adaptability, strategic thinking, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success. -15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, with a proven track record in architecture, systems integration, and application development across both custom-built and COTS platforms. -Hands-on experience in modern technology stacks, APIs, and enterprise integration tools. -Strong program delivery background in complex transformation initiatives, ideally within large consulting or systems integration environments. -Minimum 10 years in people management roles, leading high-performing technical teams across architecture, engineering, and support functions. -Deep experience in managing and supporting large-scale COTS implementations, especially SAP and Workday, including integration with legacy systems and cloud platforms.

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