Enterprise Applications Architect - Microsoft Ecosystem

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Senior Enterprise Application Architect - Microsoft Ecosystem

SALARY: $195K - $220K PLUS BONUS

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

3 days in office and 2 days remote

Looking for a candidate with 8 years enterprise applications architecture over all enterprise architecture business domain not just SharePoint and ERP all applications running under the Microsoft ecco system. m375 azure ERP ServiceNow MuleSoft saas

10% travel

Enterprise application architecture enterprise business domain SAD applications document management for a large organization. Prefer from a 5 billion dollar company. You will be doing time management proposals and reviews working across the entire business domain a true application architect in a Microsoft m365 sharepoint azure erp saas platform as a service paas salesforce mule soft and servicenow

True enterprise application architect in a Microsoft environment

They work for a large organization

Musts: Microsoft 365, SharePoint

They will be doing time management, proposals and reviews, document management, and working across the entire business domain

A true enterprise architect

Are you a strategic technology leader who enjoys shaping enterprise-scale solutions and influencing long-term application strategy? As a Senior Enterprise Applications Architect, you ll play a critical role in developing and implementing the Firm s enterprise application architecture partnering closely with fellow architects and senior leaders to design future-state solutions that align with business objectives and architectural vision.

Enterprise Application Architecture Leadership Contribute to the development of target-state application architecture that supports the broader Enterprise Architecture and Architecture Vision while addressing stakeholder needs.

Strategic Alignment Ensure application architectures align with organizational solution goals, standards, and long-term business objectives.

Architecture Standards & Governance Develop and maintain reference architectures, architecture building blocks (ABB), standards, and guidelines to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent technology solutions.

Technology Selection & Oversight Guide the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology platforms and solutions that best meet enterprise needs.

Roadmap & Capability Planning Identify solution and capability gaps, and define strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify, prioritize, and support strategic initiatives.

Innovation & Trend Analysis Stay current on emerging application and technology trends, assessing potential impact and value to the organization.

Executive Communication Clearly communicate application target states, roadmaps, and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Team & Practice Leadership Lead and influence architects, technology owners, and subject matter experts to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide solutions.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor s degree

Experience 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.

Architecture Expertise Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.

Standards & Governance Development Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Platform & Technology Knowledge Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.

Leadership & Change Management Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.

Communication & Collaboration Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.

Delivery Methodologies Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.

Analytical Thinking Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.

Preferred Enhancements MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.

Certifications Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.

Tools Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.