Senior Solutions Architect - QAD

Company: Clarios, LLC
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Solutions Architect - QAD What you will do The Sr. QAD Solutions Architect will develop, communicate, and evangelize QAD functional strategies that result in standardized business solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing relationships and collaborating with internal teams, external consultants, and QAD to construct functional product roadmaps that ensure continued support of current functionality, while planning for upgrades, migrations, and optimizing the QAD platform. How you will do it Drive a strategic and tactical roadmap for the alignment of business operations and QAD functionality Work with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to understand and analyze the functional and technical needs of the business, and develop solutions compliant with IT General Controls and SOX regulations to meet those needs Responsible and accountable for the functional architecture of QAD and all associated interfaces, including business processes, process re-engineering, and process improvement Provide direction to the QAD teams on the design, definition, and execution of related business process workflows that accompany solutions. Drive the functional "vision" and functional design specifications of assigned projects Review and provide feedback on SoW's submitted by vendors for QAD and associated systems' projects Review and approve assigned projects' SIT/UAT plans, and results, to ensure solution footprint is consistent with the overall functional architecture Establish standards and requirements to evaluate and direct enhancements and solutions Develop deep subject matter knowledge about the QAD systems, environment, and company culture, and use that knowledge to identify and deliver solutions across platform operations, maintenance, upgrades and optimization Identify opportunities to replace home-grown systems with standard COTS solutions; maximize use of standard functionality before exploring customizations Establish or modify strategy, standards, and procedures for QAD configuration and implementation Provide work effort and cost estimates of QAD projects as requested Stay current with QAD's solution offerings, and automotive industry's business requirements Interface effectively with Senior Leaders, briefing solution architecture concepts and details in a clear manner What we look for Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or Computer Science Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience with advanced, complex QAD projects and/or designing business solutions Fluency in written and verbal English; multi-lingual capabilities preferred Willingness to travel internationally to support job responsibilities, as required (-10% post-COVID) Deep knowledge of QAD architecture and solutions portfolio Ability to "think big" and challenge conventional wisdom Ability to build consensus among many stakeholders Strong written and verbal communications Demonstrated ability to work in teams Self-learner Who we are Clarios is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. Technologies that deliver uniquely sustainable, next-generation performance, and bring reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share. Learn more about Clarios at www.clarios.com. To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. Posted 28 Days Ago Full time WD13951 About Us Clarios is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share.

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