Analyst 3, IT Technical Analysis

Description

Title: Solution Architect - R&D Temp to perm

Do not exceed a bill rate of $140. Role is remote for interim & candidate can be hired in Franklin Lakes, NJ, Vernon Hills, IL, or San Diego, CA.

Reporting to Associate Director Platform Solutions & Services, Solution Architect - R&D will be responsible for architecting Enterprise R&D solutions while maintaining integrity of technology architecture, maintaining global templates and standards, aligning with execution of regional and global programs. As the technical owner of these solutions, will collaborate with TGS Business Partner organization to identify, prioritize, and deliver technology solutions in support of the TGS organization goals and objectives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of Platform Solutions & Services, Solution Architect R&D will be responsible for enterprise systems architecture, design and implement technology solutions aligned to future roadmaps and strategic enterprise platforms. Primary responsibilities include:

• Architect solutions to bring disparate business functions to create solutions that enable strategic technology vision involving PLM/PDM/ALM applications like Siemens Teamcenter, Polarion, TFS and SolidWorks.
• Work closely with the Business Partners and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure solution meets business needs while aligning to organization's strategic goals
• Manage relationships with major platform vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization.
• Set the platform strategy, delivery of regional and global solutions across R&D space
• As the technical owner of Enterprise applications in this space, should provide scalable technical solutions and thought leadership while enabling business value and outcomes.
• Manage all phases of full life-cycle implementation projects, including blueprinting, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Contribute to creating a culture across teams that drives successful delivery and adoption of technology and business process solutions.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technology & functional understanding, process, and solution mindset. In addition, the ideal candidate should also possess:

• 8+ years of strong Technical/Functional experience solutioning and supporting applications across R&D and Quality functions.
• Prior experience architecting and delivering technical architecture for PLM/PDM/ALM tools like Team Center, Polarion, TFS and SolidWorks.
• Experience in life sciences or pharma industry is preferred
• Ability to blend process excellence with a solution mindset to solve business problems
• Ability to communicate complex business / technical challenges in a simplified manner
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven applications leadership, identifying, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise technology solutions.
• Highly collaborative work style which includes working effectively across all organizational levels
• Ability to collaborate, partner with external vendors and service providers to manage solution design and delivery
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and management of multiple priorities with competing demands.

Education and Training

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.