Title: Data Architect V Location: North Reading, MA (1 in person 4 days remote) Duration: 12 Months+
Must have:
5+ years of experience in SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP implementation, configuration, and/or optimization
Knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, and experience with BTP components and services such as application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities.
Certification TOGAF
Job Description: Seeking an Enterprise architect to design the end-to-end, enterprise-wide architecture to support business goals and ensuring that the target architecture and roadmap are aligned globally across processes, applications, and data. Establish architecture governance mechanisms to make educated architectural decisions. Build a strong data foundation with the Intelligent Enterprise Data Platform and treating data as a valuable corporate resource is highlighted, aligning with the theme of treating data as a strategic asset.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead the assessment, planning, and execution of the organization's SAP ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Kinaxis Supply Chain Planning (SCP) digital transformation initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand current business processes, identify pain points, and design future-state digital solutions using SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP
Develop the roadmap and implementation plan for transitioning the organization's SAP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP environments to the latest versions and leveraging new digital capabilities
Manage the technical design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP ERP modules, MES systems, Kinaxis SCP applications, and their integrations to enable new digital workflows
Provide guidance and training to end-users on leveraging the enhanced digital functionality within SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP
Continuously evaluate the SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP environments and identify opportunities to further optimize processes, enhance user experience, and increase automation
Serve as a subject matter expert and key stakeholder in SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP-related projects, collaborating with IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams
Monitor industry trends and product roadmaps to recommend strategies for adopting emerging technologies and capabilities in the ERP, MES, and SCP domains
Ensure SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP systems and data align with the organization's security, compliance, and governance requirements
Document processes, configurations, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge
Required Skills:
5+ years of experience in SAP ERP, MES, and Kinaxis SCP implementation, configuration, and/or optimization
Strong understanding of SAP's latest digital and cloud-based solutions, as well as the capabilities of leading MES and SCP platforms
Technical aptitude to design and configure complex integrations between ERP, MES, and SCP systems
Knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, and experience with BTP components and services such as application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities.
S/4HANA technical or/and SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge/experience.
Proficiency in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies and Clean Core principles.
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (in English) at the senior management within an IT team and across business functions.
Mindset for Strategic Thinking, Continuous Learning, and Business Acumen.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $75.00/hr.
