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IT Director - Enterprise Architect (Information Technology)



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At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as an IT Director - Enterprise Architect! 

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members. 

Location: Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area (Warrendale, PA) - Hybrid

Summary:

This role involves integrating and optimizing technologies to meet organizational needs, collaborating with IT and business stakeholders, performing fit-gap analysis, and focusing on R&D and AI. The architect will establish a cross-functional Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE), drive common design practices, stay ahead of technical trends, and provide education and training through POCs and demos. They will serve as the technical help chain for D365, solution complex requests/projects, and approve technical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, align solutions with business needs, and have no direct managerial responsibilities, but must influence through mature leadership skills.

What You'll Do:

  • Enterprise Architect Function:
    • Overall Solution Design: Lead the technical design and architecture of our comprehensive enterprise D365 solutions that meet business requirements and align with industry best practices.
    • Technical Expertise and Leadership: Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout all project's lifecycle, including architecture, integration, and optimization. Use technical skills to integrate and optimize technologies across the organization.
    • Futureproofing: Ensure the solution meets the organization's needs now and in the future by staying up to date with the latest D365 features and industry trends.
    • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders, including vendor partners, business leaders, IT Managers, D365 Functional leads, and development teams, to ensure the solution aligns with business and technical requirements and to ensure successful project delivery.
    • Fit-Gap Analysis: Perform fit-gap analysis to identify differences between requirements and the proposed solution.
    • Implementation Oversight: Oversee the implementation of D365 applications, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.
    • Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including technical specifications, architecture diagrams, advanced PowerPoints, user stories, and business process models.
    • Training and Support: Conduct workshops, training sessions, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and evolution of our platform within IT and the business.
    • Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve solutions and processes by staying informed about new technologies and methodologies and expanding technical depth in areas such as Azure Service Bus, enterprise portals, ISV solutions, and Azure Synapse and Fabric advancements.
  • AI & Innovation:
    • Lead R&D efforts to explore new technologies, methodologies, and innovations, with a strong focus on developing and implementing AI-driven solutions such as predictive analytics, machine learning models, and intelligent automation to enhance D365 capabilities and drive business growth.
    • Additionally, lead the development of proof of concepts (PoCs), demos, and mockups to validate new technologies and solutions.
  • Center of Excellence (CoE):
    • Formalize and run a disciplined cross-functional Architecture Center of Excellence within IT to promote best practices, standardize processes, and ensure architectural consistency across projects.

What You'll Need:

  • Education & Experience:
    • Minimum of 15+ years of experience in D365 enterprise architecture, with a focus on functional configuration, implementation, and support.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Highly skilled with D365, including Customer Engagement (CE) and Finance & Operations (F&O), as well as Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, and PowerBI), Dataverse, DataLake, Fabric, and API integrations.
    • Expertise in security, data migrations, managed environments, and performance optimization.
  • Communication Skills:
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, and strong vendor management skills.
  • R & D Experience:
    • Proven experience in leading R&D initiatives and driving innovation within an organization. 
    • Experience in developing and implementing AI-driven solutions, including machine learning and predictive analytics.
  • CoE Experience:
    • Experience in establishing and running a Center of Excellence, promoting best practices, and ensuring architectural consistency.
  • Integration Experience:
    • Experience with integrating D365 with other enterprise systems.
  • Project Methodologies:
    • Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
  • Certifications:
    • Relevant D365 certifications (e.g., MB-300, MB-310, MB-500) are preferred.
  • Industry Expertise:
    • Familiarity with industry-specific security and or services solutions and best practices.

What You'll Get:

We offer a “Total Rewards” package including: 

  • Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefit products
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

We are one of the largest security integrators in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected and empowered, one customer at a time.

What You'll Get:

We offer a “Total Rewards” package including: 

  • Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefit products
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Values:

  • Win as a team.
  • Do the right thing.
  • Make a difference every day.
  • Get it done.
  • Think big.

If you share these ideas, we'd love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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