Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) is currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect to join the Direct Procurement and Supplier Lifecycle & Relationship Management solution teams. As our Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect, you’ll drive innovation in Direct Procurement and Supplier Lifecycle & Relationship Management, impacting one of the world’s most complex supply chains. This is an opportunity to lead transformative projects that will drive our product team and the Boeing Supply Chain forward!

Requirements

5+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management and Procurement work and/or general Business Operations
5+ years of experience with any of the following: Project/Program Management, Procurement, Supplier Program Management, Engineering, Production Engineering, and/or Supplier Quality
5+ years of experience with software development, systems architecture, programming
5+ years of experience with integration technologies such as Application Programming Interface (API), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Cloud Integration Services
3+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills
10+ years of experience leading successful Lean and process improvement initiatives across an Information Technology (IT) organization
10+ years of experience with IT4IT, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Agile, DevOps, and/or other relevant frameworks
10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT transformation projects
5+ years of experience automating and optimizing Supply Chain processes
5+ years of experience of supply chain management and how technology supports end-to-end business processes (e.g., order fulfillment, procurement, logistics, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures encompassing hardware, software, and networks
Create and maintain architectural models and diagrams to communicate system designs
Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements
Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and architectural solutions
Research and assess emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks
Provide informed recommendations for adoption and integration strategies
Design and implement integration strategies ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow
Define and standardize Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), protocols, and communication methods for interoperability
Analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability
Embed security best practices into system designs
Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation architectures, design decisions, and technical specifications
Produce user guides, operational manuals, and roadmaps for current and future states
Engage with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to align on architecture
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor progress to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices
Stay current with industry trends and best practices
Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies in system design and development
Identify challenges and make timely, well-informed decisions independently
Foster cooperative relationships across teams
Adapt flexibly to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs