Karkidi
Solutions Architect - Core Systems, Global Pet Nutrition
Karkidi, McLean, VA, United States
Solutions Architect - Core Systems, Global Pet Nutrition
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field)
- Proven track record of working in an SAP S4 HANA implementation program
- Extensive experience in the application & solution architecture domain
- Deep understanding of SAP BTP
- Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums
- Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies
- Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment
- A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use
- Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities.
- Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization.
- Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation
- Motivational and thought leading
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape
- Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders
- Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
- Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & Shepherd program leadership to create and execute the Shepherd application strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition’s business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Sales, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, Digital Leadership & Shepherd program team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise architecture(EA), Global delivery organisation(GDO), CISO teams.
- Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Shepherd design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN Digital technology(DT) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN.
- Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for key applications, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented.
- Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars proudly makes the treats, nutritious meals, & many of your favorite products for over 100 years. Learn why we're ready to become a part of your family. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses.