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Peapod Digital Labs

Enterprise Architect- Supply Chain Technology

Peapod Digital Labs, Quincy, Massachusetts, us, 02171


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Information TechnologyJob Requisition:

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Arch/Data Fynctional Architecture (5119218)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

As the Senior Supply Chain Enterprise Architect, you will be key in shaping IT architecture's strategic design and governance across our supply chain and technology platform network. In this influential position, you will partner closely with product owners, business leaders, and IT engineers, fostering a collaborative environment to modernize our IT landscape and drive impactful transformations within our core supply chain systems.

Your focus will extend across core business capabilities, including forecasting and projections, replenishments, warehouse management with automation, transportation, reverse logistics, and our end-to-end supply chain control tower.

This role requires a well-rounded combination of technical proficiency and behavioral skills, such as strategic thinking, decisive leadership, and a passion for innovation, ensuring the architecture function is a vital bridge between business needs and technological advancement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership:Lead cross-functional IT teams to establish a high-performing, service-driven culture focused on architecture excellence.Mentor junior and mid-level architects, driving the development of next-generation IT talent within the organization.Act as a change agent, challenging the status quo to improve business performance, productivity, and innovation.IT Solution Architecture:

Design enterprise-level architecture solutions that are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with long-term business strategies.Steer the overall architecture governance, ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards, market trends, and security compliance.IT Architecture Target State and Roadmaps:

Define and manage architecture roadmaps for multiple business or technology platforms, ensuring alignment with global IT strategies and enterprise goals.Provide strategic input to senior leadership on IT investments and portfolio management, ensuring architecture roadmaps are fully integrated with business objectives.Risk, Compliance, Security:

Lead the architectural governance process, ensuring all solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory standards.Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive mitigation, embedding security and compliance into all architecture decisions.Innovation & New Technology:

Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and integrate them into the IT roadmap.Work with third-party vendors to align their innovation roadmaps with the organization's strategy.Financial Management:

Align architectural decisions with financial budgets, ensuring that total cost of ownership (TCO) is controlled and minimized- measuring the impact of architecture decision on CapEx and Run Cost (OpEx)Ensure technical debt is managed, informing the software lifecycle process including Gartner TIME and 6Rs.Required QualificationsExtensive experience in IT architecture leadership, strategy development, and governance.Strong influence and decision-making skills with proven success in guiding complex IT transformations.Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related fields; advanced certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL) are preferred.Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and leadership to development teams.Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into architectural deliverables and technical specifications.Preferred Qualifications

MSc Computer Science/Information Management, Post graduate degree is preferred.Agile Methodology and/or Scrum,Consultancy Skills,Agile Architecture,ArchiMate Modeling, Experience with BiZZdesign EA ToolSupply chain experience is preferred, but we will consider the right candidate with a solid enterprise architecture foundation and willingness to learn the supply chain domain.

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Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. When considered together, the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week.