Sr Enterprise Architect

SAS•Cary, NC

About The Position

This new role will report directly to the office of the CEO. You will be responsible for coordinating IT resources within our growing organization. This includes helping to administer the JMP technology stack, working with Procurement to negotiate third-party technology purchases, interfacing with Software Security to ensure compliance of new and existing systems, coordinating technology changes and upgrades within the division, and being a liaison to the larger SAS CIS organization. While we share resources with our parent company, SAS, our unique business model, responsibilities and development environment mean that we also have many distinct systems. This new role will lead efforts to ensure that the technologies used across the enterprise adhere to a common architecture and to ensure the technical aspects of applications adhere to the strategic business goals of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT systems or a related field
10+ years of experience in Information Technology
3+ years in a formal management role
Superior communication and management skills
Understanding of both functional and technical requirements of the product, component or technical area for which the job position is responsible
Understanding of applications and integration points within the global JMP ecosystem
Understanding of system software design in areas such as user interface, web application development, programming languages and platforms, Security, Performance, Server Design, distributed and interoperable technologies, Storage (relational, OLAP, etc.), globalization
Ability to comprehend the details of complex system software
Stays up-to-date with upcoming & maturing technologies in the industry & across JMP and SAS.
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to present or demonstrate a solution and highlight technological and functional benefits.
Demonstrated ability to work with business stakeholders to manage IT spend, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, vendor spend oversight, and alignment of technology investments with business priorities.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multinational organization
Experience in strategic planning
Proven leadership experience within a large organization

Responsibilities

Optimize existing systems for cross-departmental operation.
Gather feedback on proposed changes and make appropriate recommendations.
Ensure that the introduction of changes or new systems is coordinated across departments in a timely manner and is cognizant of obligations to external and internal customers.
Work with JMP Procurement, Legal, vendors and internal business partners to evaluate, choose, purchase, install and maintain 3rd party software and hardware products for Digital Operations, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Business Operations, Legal and Finance staff.
Create specifications for in-house systems that must be replaced, obtain their replacements, and ensure their timely integration into JMP processes.
Manage relationships with IT vendors and ensure services are provided as expected.
Transition our existing cloud service provider accounts for Amazon Web Services and Azure to JMP and obtain competitive pricing, if required by SAS.
Work with JMP Software Security to ensure that new and existing systems meet compliance requirements, that any changes adhere to the latest standards, and that technology decisions align with corporate certification goals.
Meet with CIS professionals in SAS to learn how technology changes in the larger organization impact JMP.
Provide feedback and work with transitions to ensure the minimal disruption to JMP operations.
Coordinate conversations when issues arise that impact JMP’s internal operations or the ability to work with our customers.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
Pharmacy that will ship prescriptions for no additional charge.
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.