Cloud Enterprise Architect

Job Title : Cloud Enterprise Architect

Location : Hudson, NY (Onsite)

Duration : 12+ Months

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead technology integration efforts during a merger and acquisition. This role requires a blend of strategic architecture expertise and hands-on discovery skills to work with business stakeholders who may not have technical backgrounds. The Enterprise Architect will define the future-state architecture, guide system consolidation, and establish a trusted knowledge base for all technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Definition : Map current vs. target systems, design interim and future-state architectures, and validate sequencing for ERP, data, and infrastructure cutovers.
• Integration Strategy : Define integration paths that minimize disruption, ensure business continuity, and align with organizational goals.
• System Rationalization : Identify duplicate or overlapping systems and establish clear plans for consolidation or retirement.
• Knowledge Repository : Create and maintain authoritative documentation (“source knowledge”) for technology teams to reference throughout the integration.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with non-technical business leaders and staff to gather requirements, clarify processes, and translate findings into actionable architecture deliverables.
• Governance & Standards : Establish architectural principles, integration standards, and guardrails to ensure consistency across teams.
• Risk Management : Anticipate challenges in cutovers and integrations, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with enterprise policies.

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