Sr. Manager, IT Solutions Architect

PTC Therapeutics•Warren, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology (IT) Solutions Architect (SA) is responsible for providing Demand Management leadership for the development and implementation of IT solutions addressing PTC’s business requirements. This position serves as a liaison between business end-users and technology professionals/resources. The SA/BA collaborates closely with the business to develop detailed timelines and work plans, translate existing or new business needs into detailed functional requirements, analyze business gaps and opportunities, prepare technical specification documentation, and develop/implement scalable, quality solutions. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on Demand Management-related issues and initiatives. The IT Solutions Architect supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in related roles (including a minimum of 7+ years of demonstrated Solution Architect experience) in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment.
Experience preparing and presenting summary information and proposals to senior leadership.
Direct and demonstrated Solution Architect experience, including experience on large, complex, enterprise-wide, transformative initiatives.
Expert experience identifying, developing, customizing and implementing vendor software, particularly Software As A Service (SaaS).
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Research and Development (R&D) technologies, Document Management Systems (DMS), Enterprise Resource planning (ERP), Supply Chain, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including applied experience using MS Project or MS Planner).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple workstreams.

Nice To Haves

Advanced (MS/MA) degree
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities

Responsibilities

Actively manages incoming demand, costs, resources, change requests, risks, and issues to ensure maximum business benefit.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and document existing challenges through technical needs analysis.
Identify, recommend, and streamline new and improved processes and tools to enhance business operations based on current processes and future opportunities.
Collaborate with other Technical and Solution Architects to define solutions.
Coordinates communication within the business and IT teams.
Focus on ServiceNow initiatives as well as special projects.
Escalates and facilitates the resolution of risks, issues, and changes.
Design, specify, execute, and coordinate test scenarios and test scripts.
Develops and provides structured training classes for system users and ad-hoc, one-on-one training and user assistance as required.
Develops high-level and detailed workplans and ensures that the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders.
Document the results of the analysis and obtain sign-off on the specifications.
Effectively interfaces and communicates with senior management and all key stakeholders regarding deliverables, status, risk identification/mitigation, and issue management.
Leads cross-functional teams and works with business process owners to determine and translate business requirements into technology solutions. This includes responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating requests from initiation through to implementation.
Oversee all phases of solution implementation and the corresponding tasks and quality documentation to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.
Responsible for maintaining the overall requirements for an initiative.