Enterprise Architect - General & Administrative (G&A)

Job Description

About Bose
You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello". It's in these moments that sound matters most. At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

About the Role
We are hiring an Enterprise Architect to lead the transformation and optimization of the technology stack which supports our General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving our business and IT architecture in this space, ensuring alignment with Bose’s long-range vision, our evolving strategies and market needs.
In this role you will be responsible for defining and aligning technology solutions and roadmaps with key business objectives and KPIs across G&A. You will closely partner with key business stakeholders across human resources, finance, legal, treasury, and IT functions to shape the corresponding technology strategy, build the architecture runway, and help plan the delivery of new and decommissioning of legacy capabilities.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the G&A domains, the value chain components G&A supports, and related business processes, industry trends, and best practices. They will also build relationships and influence, grow collaborative partnerships across and outside the organization, mentor other team members, and consistently act as a catalyst for change.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Offer consultation to internal stakeholders, guiding them in maximizing the effectiveness of our IT assets.
• Develop IT solution roadmaps aligned with business capability roadmaps, prioritizing support for current and future business opportunities.
• Advocate for Bose requirements within IT product roadmaps, suggesting new applications, capabilities, and features to relevant stakeholders.
• Establish an architectural runway to facilitate the timely implementation of high-priority business epics, features, and stories.
• Proactively manage technical debt within our application ecosystem to ensure sustainability and enhance business value.
• Provide strategic oversight and continuous stewardship of IT assets.
• Define standards and guidelines, ensuring that IT solutions adhere to the global template and optimally leverage development tools.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to understanding the company's goals, processes, and strategies within the G&A domains is essential. This includes comprehending financial, HR, legal, and administrative operations.
• Ability to apply strategic thinking to envision the future state of G&A systems and processes aligned with the organization's long-term objectives. This involves identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Having the deep knowledge of enterprise technologies relevant to G&A functions such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), and financial management software.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders across various departments is crucial for understanding their requirements and explaining technical concepts in non-technical terms.
• Ability to analyze complex business problems within the G&A domain and develop innovative solutions that leverage technology effectively.
• Skilled in managing organizational change associated with the implementation of new G&A systems or processes, including training and support for end-users.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to G&A functions, ensuring that technology solutions comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Working effectively with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT professionals, vendors, and consultants, to achieve common goals.
• The technology landscape and business requirements are constantly evolving, so staying updated with emerging trends, best practices, and industry standards is essential for success.

About You
Experience Requirements:

• 10 or more years related work experience with at least 3 years of experience building, deploying and operating G&A-specific solutions.
• Relevant certifications in Enterprise Architecture and G&A technologies are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with cloud ERP systems and financial applications is strongly preferred.
• Hands on experience with Workday for HR is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, effective at explaining complex concepts to varied audiences and decision makers.
• Leader with ability to build relationships, inspire, grow, and coach others, and influence without authority.
• Effective at building collaborative partnerships and navigating organizational structures to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
*** This role is hybrid, with three in-person days at our Atlanta office. This requirement is non-flexible.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com