Job Purpose:



Our ERP Architect Director will interpret and contextualize the business strategy and design and build end-to-end solutions across the Veritiv enterprise. This role will manage a team along with leading the product design, strategy and delivery in the Technology Solutions team.



Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure alignment of IT and business strategy across Veritiv and in every IT decision, action, and roadmap.
• Lead and deliver strategy to position Veritiv as a digital business and to redefine customer experience.
• Leverage new technologies to drive innovation.
• Assume ownership of the Veritiv Architecture Methods, Work Packages and Project Assessment and Delivery Process.
• Challenge and redirect architectural decisions that do not support Veritiv's desired architectures or are not aligned with general and domain architecture principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop the case for strategic investments necessary to support architectural decisions.
• Ensure that solutions are aligned with an architected, planned environment in order to: reduce complexities, promote controls and standards, and enforce common methods.
• Shape business group thinking regarding architecture possibilities.



Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Create, review, and deliver strategy to drive technology innovation across the Veritiv.
• Collaborate with other leads to integrate innovative technologies and processes across the enterprise.
• Provide thought leadership into the evolution of the architecture function and innovation, working collaboratively with managers and peers.
• Provide guidance and leadership to solutions team so that solutions are built in line with Enterprise Architecture principles.
• Lead the creation of relevant and meaningful architecture roadmaps, concepts, and other deliverables that enable the overall business for better performance.



Work Experience:

• 10-15 years of related job experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long time frames.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Knowledge of major ERP (enterprise resource planning) software applications such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.



Education:

• Bachelor's Degree



What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here .



Veritiv Corporation , headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we're helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .


Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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