Associate Director, Enterprise Architect

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Enterprise Architect to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture solutions that align with the organization's business strategy and objectives; lead and oversee major transformation programs, contributing to back-office implementations using Enterprise HCM (Human Capital Management) platforms like and surrounding ecosystems
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and standards for major implementations and integrations; design and implement robust, and scalable solution architectures that meet business needs and leverage best practices and industry standards
• Build and maintain integration strategies to ensure seamless data flow and communication between disparate systems within the organization; architect and manage data integration solutions that support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting requirements, ensuring data integrity and security
• Utilize knowledge of generative AI, Master Data Management, Enterprise Integration and cloud architecture to enable and advance the organization's technological capabilities; collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, identify gaps, and develop comprehensive solutions that align with strategic goals
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and governance across the organization; provide technical thought leadership during the projects to drive the solutions that align with Enterprise Digital Strategy
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends and continually seek opportunities to improve and innovate within the enterprise architecture landscape
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in implementing major transformation programs, specifically with Enterprise HCM Suites such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; certifications in TOGAF is preferred
• Good understanding of the Hire to Retire and Talent Supply Chain processes; Proven experience in solution architecture, Integration Architecture, data architecture, and cloud computing technologies
• Demonstrated experience with diagramming skills (Visio, Lucid chart and more) is highly desired; familiarity with MuleSoft, Databricks and Azure Data Lake Services for integration architecture; working experience on business architecture, including business capability and business processes mapping; practical experience with building Architecture blueprints and roadmaps by leveraging EAM tools such as SAP LeanIX
• Proficient in enabling generative AI, MDM, and Cloud Architecture; Excellent understanding of enterprise-level applications and infrastructure
• Solid understanding of data governance and security standards; Experience with marketing automation tools and technologies; Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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