Data Architect #1044199
Job Description:

• As a pivotal member of our Company-to-Dealer Systems Modernization team, you'll play a critical part in shaping the future of the experience Dealers have with the Company.
• We are looking for a holistic thinker who can seamlessly connect various domains - from strategy to technology - and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• If you're passionate about driving value through customer journey mapping, and developing comprehensive roadmaps across the business, information, application, and technology architecture domains, we hope this opportunity excites you.
• Join us to challenge your IT Architecture expertise and analytical skills, applying out-of-the-box thinking to shape Company-to-Dealer systems and process environment, utilizing industry-leading methodologies and helping foster a culture of innovation.
• The Business Architect should possess a passion for shaping the strategic future of systems and process architecture and its tangible impact on the experience of dealer partners.
• Candidates should have established experience in driving significant organizational change, with a proven ability to facilitate the development of innovative ideas from concept to successful execution.
• You will be a key partner in translating IT specifics into compelling business language and visually communicating complex architectural concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring shared understanding and commitment.

 
Skills Required:

• Data Architecture
• Data Management
• Data/Analytics

Experience Required:

• Associate Exp: 5+ yrs of prog. Resp. in IT; at least 3 yrs in spec. domain

 
Experience Preferred:

• Master's degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT related)
• 3+ years demonstrated business process analysis and design, with a focus on value stream mapping.
• Experience with IT architecture processes and architecture work.
• Ability to provide expert consulting and leadership on process, capabilities, and information models, driving consensus and adoption.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with multiple architectural frameworks and methodologies, including BizBok, Zachman Framework, and TOGAF.
• Experience with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) for detailed process modeling. · Experience with the Ins-pi modeling tool.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, influential relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and storytelling.
• Experience working in a Product Driven Agile Organization, contributing to agile release trains and ceremonies.
• Demonstrated ability for out-of-the-box thinking and innovative problem-solving.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Education Preferred:

• Master's Degree

 
Additional Information:
Minimum Requirements we seek:

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT related)
• 4+ years of experience as an architect on large-scale product or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience in performing Business Architecture activities with a strong understanding of its strategic impact.
• Strong facilitation, written, and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-centric language.
• Ability to model capabilities, processes, data, and conceptually represent complex business architecture artifacts, including a strong understanding of how to visually translate ideas for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and practical experience with at least one leading architectural framework such as BizBok, Zachman Framework, or TOGAF.
• Proven ability to thrive in and bring clarity to ambiguous situations, adapting to evolving requirements and priorities.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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