Senior Corporate Systems Architect

Senior Corporate Systems Architect

The Intersect Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Systems Architect to lead our direct client s technology initiatives and manage our back-office systems. This role requires a deep technical understanding of ERP/GL, HRIS, and Franchise Relationship Management (FRM) systems, as well as expertise in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor management and a bonus would be knowledge in finance, supply chain, and HR.

Accountabilities/Duties:

Enterprise Architecture & Systems Strategy

• Design and oversee the architecture of corporate systems, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of the enterprise systems roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Implement and maintain IT General Controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

System Integrations & Cloud Infrastructure

• Architect and implement seamless integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other corporate systems.
• Optimize and support cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Evaluate and implement API-driven and middleware solutions to enhance data flow and automation.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with ERP, HRIS, and Franchise Management software vendors, ensuring service-level compliance and alignment with business needs.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Supply Chain teams to ensure technology supports operational goals.
• Work with Technology leadership to drive cost-effective technology investments and contract negotiations

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Define and enforce enterprise technology standards and best practices.
• Conduct system reviews, security assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure that technology systems support their processes effectively.

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology management, with a focus on back-office systems such as ERP, HRIS, and FRM. Proven experience in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls
• Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of ERP, HRIS, and FRM systems. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration platforms and tools.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts. Proven ability to drive architectural principles through third party integrators.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of finance, supply chain, and HR processes and systems. Light Project Management skills a plus.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Senior Corporate Systems Architect

The Intersect Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Systems Architect to lead our direct client s technology initiatives and manage our back-office systems. This role requires a deep technical understanding of ERP/GL, HRIS, and Franchise Relationship Management (FRM) systems, as well as expertise in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor management and a bonus would be knowledge in finance, supply chain, and HR.

Accountabilities/Duties:

Enterprise Architecture & Systems Strategy

• Design and oversee the architecture of corporate systems, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of the enterprise systems roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Implement and maintain IT General Controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

System Integrations & Cloud Infrastructure

• Architect and implement seamless integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other corporate systems.
• Optimize and support cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Evaluate and implement API-driven and middleware solutions to enhance data flow and automation.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with ERP, HRIS, and Franchise Management software vendors, ensuring service-level compliance and alignment with business needs.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Supply Chain teams to ensure technology supports operational goals.
• Work with Technology leadership to drive cost-effective technology investments and contract negotiations

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Define and enforce enterprise technology standards and best practices.
• Conduct system reviews, security assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure that technology systems support their processes effectively.

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology management, with a focus on back-office systems such as ERP, HRIS, and FRM. Proven experience in system integrations, cloud infrastructure, and IT General Controls
• Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of ERP, HRIS, and FRM systems. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration platforms and tools.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts. Proven ability to drive architectural principles through third party integrators.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of finance, supply chain, and HR processes and systems. Light Project Management skills a plus.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.