Global Cost Transformation Accelerator (CTX) & Network Design Domain Architect

$122,300 - $242,700/Yr

PepsiCo - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cost Transformation & Network Design Domain Architect role is pivotal in defining the global architecture for Cost Transformation and Network Design initiatives. This position focuses on establishing technology standards, ensuring alignment with enterprise solutions, and providing architectural guidance to sector-specific initiatives. The role also encompasses responsibilities as the PGT Integration Architect, ensuring proper integration of SAP systems across various sectors and maintaining governance through design authority and the Enterprise Architecture Review Board.

Responsibilities

• Define north star reference architectures for domain (capability models, with common terminology, definitions, and flows) - Accountable
• Define technology strategy for the CTX and Network Design domain. Lead/own the evaluation and selection of solutions/platforms to meet global/sector needs.- Accountable
• Evangelize and increase awareness of global reference architectures and tech standards for CTX and Network Design domains across the enterprise. Liaison for CTX and Network Design for the globe (across S&T and Sector Deployment).- Accountable
• Shape the technology strategy of CTX and Network Design initiatives to maximize alignment with standards. Close fit gaps with standards to minimize local solutions. - Accountable
• Lead delivery of consistent solution architecture (conceptual, logical, and physical architecture) for key transformation initiatives to ensure solution is fit for purpose, flexible, scalable, and sustainable. Guide / support sector HR architects in defining solution architecture for sector specific projects. Accountable
• Partner with S&T CTX and Network Design and to drive the right linkage across the domains in architectural strategy. Link architecture back across Enterprise Architecture to determine where best usage, extension of existing platforms/vendors to aid in decision making tied to the business benefit analysis. - Responsible
• Partner with Capability teams on end-to-end solution evaluations (Innovation, Enterprise Services Platforms, DATA & AI, Digital Products, Security and Infrastructure) - Responsible
• Expert in up-to-date with technology and industry trends by proactively participating in training, self-study, conferences, webcasts, user group participation, reading or other relevant means. - Accountable
• Partnership with key strategic vendors Salesforce, etc. as it pertains to the North Star Architecture - Accountable
• Integration Architect and Governance for Integration into the Digital Transformation PGT programs (i.e. into SAP S4, SPA IBP, TPM, ARIBA and Technical Migration program across the globe). Will serve as the liaison for Supply Chain for PGT. Will attend the Design Authority and manage integration back to S&T Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB). - Accountable

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or similar field, Masters preferred.
• 10+ years of software industry experience.
• 5-7+ years of solution architecture experience.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of the Supply Chain processes.
• Experience with key vendor software packages including SAP Success Factors, UKG Pro, Service Now and Degreed Solutions.
• In-depth experience with PepsiCo Enterprise Data Foundation (EDF) architecture, data integration patterns and data & analytics concepts.
• Ability to comprehend business strategies and needs and translate them to technology strategies.
• Effective conceptual selling experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset for the Conceptual, Logical, Physical levels of architecture and apply them effectively.
• Systems thinking, understanding of relationships between various systems.
• Understanding of integration technologies and patterns; data architecture and patterns.
• Understanding of SAP suite : S4, SAP IBP, TPM, ARIBA - PepsiCo's global template digital program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Paid time off including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annually
• Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance