Navistar Lisle , IL 60532
Posted 3 days ago
Position Overview
Navistar is not just building trucks - it's forging the future of mobility.
Navistar has a great opportunity for an Associate Director of Information Technology Enterprise Architecture to create and maintain Navistar's architectural roadmap that delineates application-specific and technology-specific changes to achieve Navistar's 5-year architecture future state.
This is a hybrid position based three days per week at our headquarters in Lisle, Illinois and reports to the VP, Information Technology Operations.
Responsibilities
Assure that Navistar's architectural roadmap aligns to the emerging Traton architecture future state and wherever possible, to Traton standard technologies and applications
Establish and maintain a technology introduction process that maximizes enterprise-wide software solutions vs. localized solutions and aligns with Navistar's architecture roadmap
Lead technology architecture discussions with IT and business colleagues, demonstrating political savvy, tact, emotional intelligence and positivity
Assure that IT and business colleagues comprehend and accept the technical requirements established through enterprise architecture by skillfully and tactfully communicating in language they can comprehend and through positive collaboration with them
Drive technology decisions in line with Navistar's architectural roadmap so that solution choices naturally result in application rationalization and modernization
Author and implement the deliverables that embody Navistar's enterprise architecture processes, standards and procedures
Partner with business and technology teams to enable digital solutions that modernize Navistar's technology landscape
Lead workshops with colleagues inside of IT and with critical business stakeholders to guide technology designs and decisions
Provide consulting support to solution architects and others throughout Navistar IT to ensure that digital solutions are aligned with the architecture roadmap and our envisioned technology future state
Lead and develop the organization's enterprise architecture staff, assuring high technical competence and team orientation
Assure an effectively functioning Architecture Review Board in line with Navistar's governance processes
Partner with Information Security & Risk Management to ensure technology systems and architecture landscape align with security policies and best practices
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, products and best practices that will evolve the Navistar's technology posture with modern software and hardware products and services
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
At least 12 years of Information Technology or IT Architecture experience
6 years management experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 10 years of Information Technology or IT Architecture experience
6 years management experience
OR
Additional Requirements
Desired Skills
Deep understanding of "what good looks like" for architecture processes, standards and procedures
Expert level skills to drive a future where the technology ecosystem includes microservices architectures, API design and implementation, event-based integration, accelerated software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD and other modern software engineering and delivery practices
Deep understanding of the architectural principles for cloud-based platforms that include SaaS, PaaS, multi-tenancy, and automation
Hands-on experience and expertise in the capabilities and technical methods to implement solutions in public cloud services (i.e., technical capabilities and methods applicable to AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP).
Foundational understanding of enterprise and industry architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, IT4IT, BIAN, TMForum, etc.
Direct experience building full stack web applications and building a microservices based application ecosystem
Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade solutions on a large scale
Very high self-motivation and accountability with a strong drive for tangible, value-adding outcomes and deliverables
Highly skilled team leadership with demonstration of professionalism, diplomacy, authenticity and a drive for results
Intrinsically motivated to continuously improve team performance and to grow team skills and competencies
Excellent communication where complex technical and process elements are communicated clearly and concisely in language that less technical IT and business colleagues can understand
Strong relationship building and relationship management with all colleagues, where positive and productive interactions are the norm and where the interactions engender trust and goodwill
Excellent persuasion and collaboration skills, partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders such that those stakeholders view him/her as a pleasure to work with
Ability to envision, describe and gain buy-in from others toward enterprise-level solutions
Excellent technical writing skills, leading to the efficient authorship and maintenance of Navistar's enterprise architecture processes, standards and procedures
Demonstrated success at balancing ideal versus pragmatic information technology architecture
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. ("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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