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# Lead IT Business Architect

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Data Auditing, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/lead-it-business-architect/ref/jn-092026-7103678

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * 10+ years of ERP, finance technology, product costing, or related business systems experience.
 * Strong expertise in product costing, manufacturing cost accounting, and ERP implementations within manufacturing environments.
 * Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive business outcomes.
 * Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

## Description

The Lead IT Business Architect serves as a trusted advisor to both IT and business leaders, delivering scalable, cost-effective technology solutions that support Supply Chain and Operations Finance objectives. This individual will lead process improvements, ERP solution design, testing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional initiatives focused on product costing and manufacturing finance processes.

 * Play a strategic role at the intersection of IT, Finance, and Supply Chain
 * Lead high-visibility ERP and product costing initiatives, * Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and Operations Finance teams to deliver technology solutions aligned with business goals.
 * Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP product costing and manufacturing finance processes.
 * Configure and support standard costing, material ledger, actual costing, and cost object controlling capabilities.
 * Lead requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and ongoing system enhancements.
 * Drive continuous process improvement and support month-end and year-end financial close activities.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure system integration, reporting accuracy, and successful project delivery.


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