Chief Enterprise Architect
Novelis Corporation

Position Overview

The Novelis Global Information Technology/Digital team is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to lead and advance our Enterprise Architecture strategy. The role reports to the SVP and Chief Information Officer. This key role will be responsible for helping transform technology and stay ahead of the needs of the business. An innovative technologist at heart, the Chief Architect will have the ability to understand the business needs and leverage emerging trends in technology in order to craft a revised technology roadmap for the organization. The Chief Architect will lead a team of architects and help to shape the future technology roadmap of Novelis by working closely with our Sr. IT Leaders and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Establishes the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap, while gaining buy-in from business leaders and the executive team.
• Drives the modernization and transformation of the existing IT architecture to a robust and \"future proof\" technology stack.
• Fosters strong collaboration and serve as trusted technical adviser to the CIO, Sr. IT and Business leaders

• Develops and executes efficient processes for technology selection and application rationalization, across the enterprise
• Develops an innovative technology roadmap and architecture strategy that acts as an enabler to the company's business objectives under the 4 strategic Digital Journey pillars of Customer Experience, MFG/SC Excellence, Employee Experience/Backoffice Business Process Excellence and Product Development Excellence
• Drives the execution of the architecture strategy and creates true business value.
• Acts as a critical enabler of initiatives related to business growth, digital transformation, modernization, and enterprise strategy.
• Coaches and develops solution architects and serves as technology SME for the teams responsible for solution delivery globally

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, management information systems, operations research, etc.)
• Manufacturing industry experience
• 20+ years of IT experience with at least 15 years of enterprise architecture experience (previous experience as Enterprise Architect, Chief Architect or Chief Technologist)

• Deep understanding of every aspect of enterprise architecture, including enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, data, cloud and the role of newer technology areas (i.e., Machine Learning) and their potential implications and roles in driving the overall IT strategy. Knowledge of technology concepts and implementation methods covering API architecture, next-generation computing, big-data analytics and cloud platforms.
• Deep expertise in two or more technology domains (network/infrastructure, collaborations, cloud, data, business applications/middleware, cybersecurity)

• Next-generation technology roadmap definition: Experience driving critical technology choices, evaluating new technology solutions and identifying a path to transition legacy systems. A track record of working on next-generation technologies, including exposure to innovations in platforms, agile delivery, cloud, industry 4.0 applications, data and infrastructure - ideally, gained in a large, complex business where technology is an enabler.
• Technology-driven transformation of products: Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to create innovative and scalable solutions, as the company transforms and expands. Able to work with product leaders and influence business and product outcomes through technology.
• Previous Experience leading complex technology infrastructure and/or application projects: Experience leading a very complex and large-scale technology infrastructure or application projects is critical. Ability to influence key business and technology stakeholders to deliver a technology roadmap that stays ahead of the business roadmap is essential.

• Extensive background and operational experience with architectural engagements, familiarity with major industry products and frameworks, a deep comprehension of industry standards and implementation techniques with a proven track record of leading modernization using products and services delivery.
• Experience with architectural artifact (knowledge repository) and transitional roadmap development, system design, software prototyping, team mentoring, and support of business case development.
• Expert knowledge in web standards, ITIL, ERP, MES, SaaS, Cloud infrastructure
• Experience working and influencing in a globally matrixed organization
• Strong communication skills - ability to influence and effectively deliver presentations and concepts to several levels of the organization

• Availability to effectively work with teams in multiple time zones (North America, Europe, Asia, South America)
• Ability to travel occasionally and be on-site at the Atlanta Headquarters as required by company's hybrid work policies

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Strategic Thinking

• Translates innovation and end-user needs into digital strategies, and successfully implements and optimizes them.

• Customer centric mindset, thinking 2-3 years ahead.

Collaborating and Influencing

• Negotiates with a genuine give-and-take approach, where parties act as true peers and decisions are shared.
• Spends time meeting and/or connecting with IT Leaders and stakeholders, product managers, business owners, platform teams and product development teams, neglecting no one to shape a collective consensus.

• Identifies opportunities to build relationships that will help others achieve their objectives and reaches out to those people or new people.

Driving Results

• Acts to surpass goals, seizing opportunities to push the envelope.
• Sets continually higher goals that are ambitious but realistic for self and team, geared to organizational objectives.

• Focuses on opportunities that enable business strategic targets to be exceeded.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or M.B.A
• TOGAF Certification or equivalent

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family's well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Health savings accounts - Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans - medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange

• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Location Profile

Novelis' Global Corporate Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Georgia and employs approximately 250 people. It is co-located with Novelis' North America regional office which employs approximately 225 people. Supporting its 24 operations worldwide Novelis' corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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