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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to join our Software IT department, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
This role is pivotal in designing and implementing IT strategies that ensure seamless integration of systems, processes, and technology during M&A activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of integrating IT landscapes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, ensuring alignment with business goals, particularly in the context of M&A activities.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of IT landscapes for acquired or merged entities, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for integration.
Design integration strategies and roadmaps for IT systems, applications, data, and infrastructure to support seamless transitions and business continuity.
Understand Business Application landscape in Cadence and target companies to build and execute strategy for Business Applications integration.
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, operations, and business units to ensure architectural decisions align with organizational objectives.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on IT due diligence, integration planning, and execution during M&A processes.
Define and enforce enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance practices to ensure scalability and efficiency across the organization.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to optimize post-merger IT operations and support future growth.
Monitor integration progress and resolve challenges related to system compatibility, data migration, and application performance.
Prepare and present architectural models, proposals, and documentation to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of IT systems, cloud technologies, data architecture, and integration methodologies.
Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks
Proven ability to analyze and assess complex IT landscapes and develop actionable integration plans.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with IT due diligence, regulatory compliance, and risk management in the context of M&A.
Familiarity with architecture modeling tools.
Experience in Agile project management and DevOps practices.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
The annual salary range for California is $133,000 to $247,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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