Principal IT Architect

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

The SD&D (Services, Distribution & Digital) Principal Architect will partner with business partners and technology leaders within SD&D to define and develop world-class solutions to meet business needs. This individual will support global transformations of legacy systems, dealer facing applications, and some of the most significant services growth capabilities within the company.

The SD&D Principal Architect will need to collaborate with many aspects of the Enterprise Data Strategy, various teams with Caterpillar IT CAT Digital, and CAT Financial to define cohesive solutions across business units. In addition, the Principal Architect will need to stay abreast of, and leverage, known solutions within the enterprise, and within industry to develop world class capabilities.

What You Will Do:

Lead Application Architecture design of solutions supporting services growth for the SD&D GCIO team. Initiate and deliver new application evaluations and recommendations to IT and business partners. Define technology driven solutions to meet business needs and business transformation.

Drive Collaboration across Caterpillar IT and digital capabilities to leverage industry leading and effective solutions deployed within Caterpillar. Drive alignment with the Enterprise Data Strategy within solutions. Develop and maintain current, planned and future state architecture blueprints. Mentor Technical leads to build a legacy for support and future enhancements. Maintain assigned portions of the EA portal as a communication vehicle to the enterprise. Ensure programs maintain an enterprise-wide view to support adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse. Develop, improve, validate, and use tools to facilitate Enterprise Architecture efforts. Lead in the development and alignment of the IT roadmaps with the IT and business strategy. Lead in the identification and analysis of enterprise business drivers and requirements that drive the future state architecture. Initiate and deliver Strategic Roadmaps and gain commitment for enterprise level architecture.

What You Will Have:

Common Skills: Highly advanced leadership, teamwork, inter-personal and influential skills. Business Skills & Methods: In-depth knowledge in business case development, business process mapping, strategic planning. Business Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Order Management, Opportunity & Sales Cycle Mgmt., Customer Account Mgmt., Sales Performance Mgmt., Sales Contract Mgmt., and Sales & Operations Planning processes. Enterprise Architecture Skills: Expert knowledge in Architecture modeling, building block design, applications and role design and systems integration Program or Project Management Skills: Managing business change, project management methods and tools, etc. IT General Knowledge Skills: Extensive knowledge in brokering applications, asset management, migration planning, SLAs, etc.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

Typically, this position will require an accredited, four-year Information Technology degree, a closely related technical degree, or equivalent experience. Progressively related experience recognition as a domain expert is necessary. Deep expertise in one to many areas including security, data interchange, data management, network, database, servers, storage, collaboration or other technical areas. TOGAF training or similar framework and advanced degree in a relevant field are highly desirable. Experience in multiple business processes or organizations and experience in multiple IT disciplines is also beneficial. Good technical, communication and influential skills are required. Good knowledge of Caterpillar policies, standards and procedures, with broad understanding of Caterpillar’s organization.

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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