Manager, Enterprise Architecture - Marketing

Title: Manager, Enterprise Architecture - Marketing
Location: West Houston, TX (fully on-site)
Job Type: Direct-Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a relevant field required.

Work Experiences

• 6+ years of experience in a development or technical implementation role with 2+ years of experience in managerial capacity, leading, coaching, and mentoring
• Exposure to solution design and systems integration in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Retail experience is a plus.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of architecture principles and software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead & manage software implementation and development responsibilities for various software applications in the Supply Chain space.
• Establish trust and build relationships with senior-level stakeholders across functional areas within the business.
• Lead & manage functional and technical teams to deliver well-designed, scalable enterprise applications.
• Provide expertise and recommend solutions to complex functional and technical issues.
• Formalize standards and best practices for various software design patterns, execution approaches, stakeholder management, etc.
• Lead, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and options for software development
• Ability to manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between merchandising, supply chain, and IT to support transformation.
• Represent IT Supply Chain in steering committees and strategic planning forums.
• Collaborate with Application Support and Product teams to drive timely resolution of system issues and prioritize enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture to validate solution designs against technical standards and business objectives.
• Develop a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned.
• Support Solution Architects in developing technical designs and documentation.
• Assist in translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions and contribute to solution discussions.
• Create and maintain integration diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
• Learn and apply architecture principles and guardrails in solution design.
• Contribute to tech debt identification and backlog management.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on proposed solutions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Participate in innovation workshops and brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Support proof-of-concept (POC) and prototype development under the guidance of senior architects.
• Assist in documenting innovation initiatives, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Research emerging technologies as assigned and summarize findings for the team.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to pilot innovative solutions in a controlled environment.
• Duties may change; the team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Regular office attendance is required.
• Flexible work schedule to support business needs.