Enterprise Architect

Lead the long range planning for the structure and interaction of the enterprise's major types/sources of data, information needs, and business processes/strategy. Responsible for decisions/priorities regarding the overall enterprise's architecture. Translate business needs into architectural solutions (current and target state) and defining solutions to problems through application of information technology. Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards/guidelines that direct integration of multiple platforms. Develop/document the framework for integration/implementation for changes to architectural standards. Determine architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability and security needs. Provide technical guidance to project team. Coach the development of Jr. IT architects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Five (5) years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.
Job Information Details:
This position works closely with and engages business and technical stakeholders at all levels of the FedEx Enterprise to translate FedEx business strategy and initiatives into actionable strategic roadmaps.  The Enterprise Architect will work with Stakeholders and Architects to identify and define enterprise capabilities, build out a long-term roadmap, and create SAFe artifacts for the consumption of the teams to execute the initiatives with a business value driven approach. This will require understanding of the impact and influence of broader industry and technology trends on the strategic business vision to recommend action plans cross FedEx Operating Companies and to FedEx Leadership.  This position works to develop an integrated view of the portfolio and repeatable approach to provide insights to enable better prioritization and investment decisions.  This role will combine business strategy with technical and application portfolio knowledge to deconstruct complex concepts into smaller, simplified components and capabilities. The Enterprise Architect will provide mentoring for the development of those in less senior positions.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus:
• Major project leadership experience.
• Proven executive presentation skills.
• Experience working with and deploying systems which incorporate best practice principles, patterns, and tools.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment and interact with resources from technical and non-technical organizations
• Critical Thinking.
• Demonstrated high adaptability quotient.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad industry experience beyond FedEx.
• Strong understanding of business capability management strategies and solutions with hands-on experience architecting, designing, implementing, and delivering solutions.
• Experience working with Business and IT Architects in requirements analysis and modeling tools (e.g., IRIS Business Architect or other similar tools)
• Application, Technical Architecture implementation patterns.
• Experience and understanding of the principles in building/architecting cloud and edge native designs.
• Knowledge of Business Architecture Guild (BIZBOK) and The Open Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other architectural framework.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience and architecture practice experience.
Work Location(s)/Domicile:

•  Desired location for this position would be Pittsburgh, PA, Collierville, TN, Orlando, FL, Colorado, CO, New Berlin, WI, and Akron, OH however, this position may be located anywhere within the United States.
  

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.
  

Additional Information
Salary Range Estimate: Monthly Salary: $9,854.00 - $17,546.00. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
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Job Posting End Date: 01-25-2024

We recognize that our people do their best work when they have an outstanding benefits package to help. In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity, we offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage at limited employee cost, a generous 401K match, tuition reimbursement for what comes next professionally, and a flexible work environment that helps you balance it all.It's also important to us that our people have time to relax and recharge. That means multiple weeks of paid vacation available day one, paid parental leave (including for adoptive parents), paid sick leave, and additional time off.

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