Associate Director of Planning

2 weeks ago


Fort Worth, United States Alcon Full time

Associate Director of Planning - Information Technology

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As an Associate Director of Planning supporting Information Technology, you will be trusted to design and implement scalable and efficient IT solutions that meet the business requirements of the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of technology, business processes, and the ability to translate complex requirements into comprehensive and feasible architecture at our Fort Worth site.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives, conducting thorough analysis of existing systems and applications to identify opportunities for improvement, providing technical leadership and guidance to teams throughout the project lifecycle.Develop end-to-end solutions that align with business goals and adhere to architectural best practices. Design system architectures, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security and integration while collaborating with developers, functional consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed solutions.Create and maintain detailed documentation of solution architectures, including specifications, and guidelines, evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks that align with the organization's strategic objectives.Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. Identify potential technical challenges and risks associated with proposed solutions. Develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment of solutions with organizational goals.Define and enforce design standards and best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Conduct architecture reviews to identify and address issues early in the implementation process, providing leadership and guidance to the IT planning team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs.; Assoc. +11 yrs.; M.S. +4 yrs.; PhD+3 yrs.)7 Years of Relevant Experience5 Years of Demonstrated LeadershipTravel: Up to 10%HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar role.In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architectural styles, and design patterns with strong expertise in system architecture, and enterprise integration.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in working as part of agile teams and using tools like solution manager, servicenow, HP ALM etc.,Minimum of 7+ years of hands on experience as a subject matter expert and a minimum of 2 end-to-end implementations in the below mentioned areas:Experience in Implementation of Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Planning & Distribution planning using SAP IBP.Familiarity or exposure to SAP IBP - Response & Supply, production planning/scheduling, GATP will be added advantage.Experience of SAP ECC master & transaction data needed for Planning.#LI-DNI

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