Role: Enterprise Architect

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $100 Per Hour

Location: Chicago, Illinois – 3 days per week on-site

Sector: Consumer goods

Overview

Forsyth Barnes is working with a leading global enterprise specializing in diverse sectors, including consumer goods, supply chain, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Our client or on the hunt for an Enterprise Architect to help bring structure and clarity to their architect function in order to scale the business further. This is a unique opportunity to influence global digital experience platforms and ecosystem

Enterprise Architect - Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to enable new capabilities.
• Develop and govern strategies, standards, best practices, and processes for digital platforms.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to enable capabilities while managing risk.
• Provide expert guidance on digital design and delivery programs within global enterprises.
• Facilitate governance processes and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Reduce technical debt and optimize the cost of technology assets.
• Translate tactical business requirements into scalable, secure, and value-driven solutions.
• Define and evolve technology roadmaps that incorporate emerging technologies to drive business outcomes

Enterprise Architect - Requirements

• Extensive experience working at an Enterprise Architecture level
• Experience in designing and implementing digital solutions, including web applications, e-commerce platforms, and analytics.
• Experience in industries like consumer goods, supply chain, e-commerce, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with key enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce).
• Broad expertise in cloud computing, machine learning, Big Data, IoT, UX, and streaming technologies.
• Strong business and technical acumen with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise architectural frameworks