Enterprise Architecture Sr Principal

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

2d

About The Position

The Global Procurement Solution Architect role is responsible for supporting the Global Procurement Domain Architect in defining the global reference architecture (capabilities and technology standards) for end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, governing and ensuring the organization aligns with enterprise standards and uses common solutions, defining the solution architecture for global Procurement programs and providing architecture coaching/guidance to sector EA’s for sector specific Procurement initiatives, towards reducing IT costs and complexity and ensuring long term viability of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or similar field, Masters preferred.
• 10+ years of software industry experience.
• 3+ years of solution architecture experience.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of the source-to-pay business processes, including spend analytics, source-to-contract, procure-to-pay and supplier relationship management
• Experience with key vendor software packages including SAP ERP and SAP Ariba or similar vendors in Source-to-Pay and supplier management areas
• Ability to comprehend business strategies and needs and translate them to technology strategies.
• Effective conceptual selling experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset for the Conceptual, Logical, Physical levels of architecture and apply them effectively.
• Systems thinking, understanding of relationships between various systems.
• Strong thought leadership and executive storytelling skills, assertive and trusted advisor, and ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Understanding of integration technologies and patterns; data architecture and patterns.
• Strong thought leadership and executive storytelling skills, assertive and trusted advisor, and ability to produce high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Procurement Domain Architect in defining north star reference architectures (capability models, with common terminology, definitions, and flows).
• Support Global Procurement Domain Architect in defining technology strategy for domain. Co-lead the evaluation and selection of solutions/platforms to meet global/sector needs.
• Support Global Procurement Domain Architect in evangelizing and increase awareness of global reference architectures and tech standards for domain across the enterprise.
• Support Global Procurement Domain Architect in shaping the technology strategy of Supply Chain initiatives to maximize alignment with standards. Help close fit gaps with standards to minimize local solutions.
• Support Global Procurement Domain Architect in delivery of consistent solution architecture (conceptual, logical, and physical architecture) for key transformation initiatives to ensure solution is fit for purpose, flexible, scalable, and sustainable. Help guide / support sector Supply Chain architects in defining solution architecture for sector specific projects.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior