Sr. Staff Business Systems Architect - Quality Engineering

Seagate Technology•Longmont, CO

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

This group is part of the Global IT team that partners with Engineering Quality to meet its IT needs. We explore opportunities to improve existing processes and systems while applying emerging technologies such as AI and ML. The team works with cross-functional IT organizations and external partners to execute projects and engages with senior leadership to provide updates on project progress and outcomes. The role involves developing a high-level functional understanding of new opportunities where IT can provide value and support, developing a multi-year project roadmap with business partners, and working with Engineering Quality, cross-functional IT teams, and external partners to execute projects. The position requires providing updates to the Quality organization on project progress and status, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and addressing day-to-day issues as they arise.

Requirements

Broad understanding of the systems used to support high-tech, repetitive manufacturing environments.
Strong functional understanding of inbound, forward, and reverse supply chains.
Solid understanding of quality systems within a manufacturing organization.
Understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and agentic AI, and how these technologies can be applied to improve productivity.
Experience working with IT business systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment, in either a functional or development capacity.
Experience working with engineering teams, preferably in a development or functional capacity.
Working knowledge of AI and ML capabilities.
Strong project management experience managing multiple projects.
Experience working in a matrix environment.
Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field and 15+ years of experience; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Develop a high-level functional understanding of new opportunities where IT can provide value and support.
Develop a multi-year project roadmap working with the business partners.
Work with Engineering Quality, cross-functional IT teams, and external partners to execute projects.
Provide updates to the Quality organization on the progress and status of various projects.
Manage one or more projects simultaneously.
Address day-to-day issues as they arise.