Principal Architect - Digital

Own, define, maintain and e2e drive implementation of the overall target architecture cross domain topics in ERP, Digital, Data, Integrations and AI and give guidelines for architecture development, * Own, define and maintain overall architecture across technologies across multiple domains (Through Domain Architects)

• Own, define and maintain a roadmap to achieve the target state. Work with business and IT stakeholders to define and align a portfolio of IT projects to deliver the roadmap.
• Define, develop and evolve architecture standards, guidelines, frameworks, management methods, processes and tools and propagate the usage of the same within the organization
• Champion Architecture management across the organization
• Drive Simplification and decommissioning e2e to look at new business fit IT solutions
• Participate in MTP discussions and support Canon in business innovation/improvements, Template adherence
• Govern the common template and manage key solution decisions through Executive Solution Control Board sessions

Skills and knowledge required:

Business skills

• Commercial awareness of key business drivers
• Understanding of key business processes
• Ability to articulate the value of IT projects e.g. quantifying benefits and NPV and TCO calculations

Technology skills

• Demonstrates e2e architecture thinking across ERP, Digital, Integrations, Data and AI

• Professional experience with all aspects of an IT project from design through development, testing, implementation, and production

• Professional experience with key applications and technologies in use in the enterprise

• In-depth knowledge of one or multiple key applications/domains - Oracle eBS, Siebel, Service now, Sales Force, Oracle Commerce Cloud, Integration platforms like OIC, Informatica and IBM BAW

• Awareness of relevant technologies in the wider industry, and their strengths and weaknesses

• Professional experience Integration architecture (at least 5 years)

• Proficiency with at least one EA framework, EA tool

• Expertise in IT-Management Processes and ITIL

Communication skills

• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills in English
• Ability to persuade and influence key stakeholders
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to non IT-experts
• Ability to challenge business requirements and to enforce defined architecture principles

Analytical skills

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, being able to see the "big picture"

• Quantitative analytical skills to evaluate the costs, benefits and other measurable features of potential options

• Strong business and result oriented thinking

Leadership skills

• Gravitas to be taken seriously by business sponsors and other stakeholders Canon

Experience required:

• About 10 years of experience within ICT with 5 years in application architecture For the respective areas we expect the following differentiating experience:

Core ERP

• Strong experience, >10 Yr, on architecting Oracle eBS landscapes. o Experience with SAP (Hana) is a advantage.

• Extensive experience with different end 2 end business models in order to cash, plan & manage finance and master data management processes. From L1 down to L3.

• Strong experience with the Support Solutions around the core R12 application, eg. BluYonder or Oracle EPM.

• Proven track record as a trusted business advisor in the SCM, Finance & HR domains.

Digital

• Strong experience, >10 Yr, on architecting Digital landscapes. o Experience with the various Salesforce.com applications and platforms, ideally with the respective certifications. o Experience ServiceNow, Siebel and/or other service applications.

• Strong Experience with managing and optimizing the application stack in the digital space. Show clear track record of minimization of applications, managing the fast life cycle pace.

• Extensive experience with different end 2 end business models in order to sales, service and marketing processes. From L1 down to L3.

• Proven track record as a trusted business advisor in the Customer Journey domain.

DRONE

• Strong experience, >10 Yr, on architecting (bespoke) ERP landscapes. o Experience with Orion by Azentio or proven ability to quickly absorb a fully new technology stack

• Extensive experience with different end 2 end business models in order to sales, service and marketing processes. From L1 down to L3.

• Proven track record as a trusted business advisor in both the Customer Journey and ERP functions domain.

Data & Integration

• Strong experience, >10 Yr, on architecting data & integration landscapes. o Experience with Informatica, Oracle and Microsoft reporting and datalake & warehousing applications is required.

• Extensive experience integration and reporting processes. From L1 down to L3.Ability to create a clear path through the evolving AI landscape, allowing Canon management to make the right decisions on investments and implementation priorities.

Canon Core Behaviours

• Drive for results
• Focus on the Customer
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player
• Shows courage and conviction
• People orientated
• Caring for self and others