What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect - ERP position at ProV International, Inc.?
Company Description:
ProV International Inc. is a global consulting firm based in the United States with offices in Europe, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Dominican Republic. Our industry expertise of our people solutions has made us a recognized leader in our sector. Connecting the human and digital experience is what we do best.
We specialize in streamlining business operation processes, increasing service quality, and keeping the workplace productivity high. We provide digitally enabled workforce solutions that reduce cost and risk of critical shared services such as: Customer Service, HR, IT Field Services.
Position Summary:
The Solution Architect – is responsible for leading all aspects of the solution, working closely with the IFS ERP implementation team, as well as using their industry and implementation experience to advise and guide the customer project team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain an integration architecture blueprint for the organization.
- Orchestrate integration projects and corresponding strategies between business units and development teams.
- Develop an application rationalization strategy and develop a consolidation and road map plan.
- Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new applications into existing systems and software throughout the enterprise.
- Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new application integration technology into the existing environment.
- Ensure that integration projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.
- Ensure that integration planning and practices are aligned with strategic business goals and the company’s overall strategic vision.
- Develop standards and processes to support and facilitate integration projects and initiatives.
Knowledge/Skills:
- 10 to 15 years direct experience in enterprise-level applications.
- Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
- Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
- Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
- Extensive experience with core software applications, including SAP and other ERP systems, MS Dynamics, Big Machines, MS O365 products, Website applications, RPA, MDM, etc.
- Strong background in risk management methodologies as they relate to integration/software engineering.
- Knowledge of relational database design and management techniques.
- Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
- Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
- Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
- Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST.
- Knowledge of network protocols and standards
- Strong understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
- An expert in at least one of the core IFS industries (CRM, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Experienced in leading a team and delivering solutions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, decentralized, geographically and culturally diverse team
- Initiative and proactive character
- IFS Implementation and Upgrade experience (IFS9, IFS10, IFS Cloud)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree, a professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
EEO Statement:
ProV International does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
