Enterprise Architect, IBP

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
The IBP Enterprise Architect, IT will be partnering with the IBP IT leadership and other IT teams on the IBP program implementation, providing vision & leadership to the function. Imperative to the success of the project will be the ability to work cross functionally in a global, fast paced environment with a variety of internal teams & external vendors. IBP domain at a high level includes the domains of Financial & Strategic Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment/Buy and Space Planning & Demand Planning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The IBP Enterprise, IT will oversee and lead the design and integration of all IBP solutions into the RL system landscape connecting with systems including ERP, Riversand, OMS , WMS, Global Insight etc.
• Design and develop robust architecture for integrating all IBP solutions into the RL landscape to optimize the global IBP processes.
• Ensure that the architecture supports scalability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Lead and manage integration projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines, stay within budget, and achieve business objectives.
• Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders, including IT and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and project success.
• Develop and maintain a strategic view of the IBP systems architecture, focusing on long-term system scalability and integration.
• This role requires a blend of technical prowess, strategic vision, and leadership skills to ensure that system integrations are executed flawlessly and align with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication and Management:
• Engage with business leaders and technical teams to translate business needs into technical actions and strategies.
• Communicate technical concepts and implications effectively to non-technical stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
• Oversee the development of testing protocols to ensure that integrations meet functional requirements and performance standards.
• Continuously monitor system performance and lead optimization efforts to improve business processes.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Expert in the Integration Framework and technologies with experience in Retail/Apparel domain preferred
• Experience with integration frameworks and technologies such as middleware, APIs, and ETL tools.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading complex projects
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• This position requires not only technical skills but also an effective communicator and leader, capable of driving strategic integration initiatives that enhance IBP systems efficiency and business performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr