Serves as a solutions expert , at the business unit level developing themost advanced end-to-end solution architecture for highly complex andsignificant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders.Exposes current state architecture and identifies options for future statearchitecture. Works closely with business and IT stakeholders creatingsolutions that balance competing interests and concerns. Develops plans forand facilitates the migration from current to selected future state byproviding technical leadership to multiple initiatives. Mentors those in lesssenior positions.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, informationSystems, business and/or equivalent formal training or work experience.Five (5) years work experience in information technology or engineeringenvironment. A related advanced degree may offset the related experiencerequir
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The Sr. Solutions Architect works closely with business and technicalstakeholders at all levels of the FedEx Enterprise to translate FedEx'sbusiness strategy and initiatives into actionable strategic roadmaps.Understand the business need, leverage the industry and technology trends,and develop the strategic business vision to recommend action plans acrossFedEx Enterprise and to FedEx Leadership.Develop an integrated view of the Express portfolio to enable betterprioritization and investment decisions.Collaborate with Stakeholders and Architects to identify and define enterprisecapabilities, build out a long-term roadmap, and create SAFe artifacts,IRIS & SPARX design documents for the consumption of the teams to executethe initiatives with a value delivery approach.Combine business strategy with technical and application portfolio knowledgeto deconstruct complex concepts into smaller, simplified components andcapabilities.Provide mentoring for the development of those in less senior positions.Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus:
Experience in Java/C#/.NET, Webservices, API management withAPI-First philosophy, Microservices, and Cloud Native DevelopmentExperience in Cloud environments and platforms like Pivotal Cloud Foundry,Azure, Google Cloud etcExperience working with business and IT architects in requirements analysisand modeling tools (e.g., IRIS Business Architect, SPARX, ER Studio,or other modeling tools)Strong understanding of business capability management strategies andsolutions with hands-on experience architecting, designing,implementing, and delivering solutionsExperience in decomposing the demands in manageable, releasable,testable, and deployable incrementsMajor project leadership experience developing enterprise-level projects andproductsKnowledge of Business Architecture Guild (BIZBOK) and The OpenArchitecture Framework (TOGAF) or other architectural frameworksExcellent communication skills, both written and oral. Proven executivepresentation skillsDemonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work in a dynamic teamenvironment and interact with resources from technical and businessorganizationsScaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience and architecture practice experienceKnowledge of the Transportation and Logistics industry domain, businessconcepts and IT needsWork Location(s)/Domicile:
Desired location for this position would be Collierville, TN,Pittsburgh, PA, Colorado Springs, CO, Orlando, FL, Plano, TXhowever, this position may be located anywhere within the United States.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.
Additional InformationSalary Range Estimate: Monthly Salary: $9,854.00 - $17,546.00.This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the currentstarting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determineyour actual salary may include your specific skills, your work ocation,how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employeesalreadUpload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) andanswer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) onthe date below. If the date below is blank, there is no specified closingdate for this requisition.Job Posting End Date: 01-31-2024
We recognize that our people do their best work when they have an outstandingbenefits package to help. In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonusopportunity, we offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverageat limited employee cost, a generous 401K match, tuition reimbursement forwhat comes next professionally, and a flexible work environment that helpsyou balance it all.It's also important to us that our people have time torelax and recharge. That means multiple weeks of paid vacation available dayone, paid parental leave (including for adoptive parents), paid sickleave, and additional time off.
FedEx. Where now meets next.Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commercewhere open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are thenorm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in ouralways on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity.We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade