Job Title:
Senior Business Solutions Architect
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Solutions Architect to join our team in Cork. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will drive real impact across manufacturing operations by bridging the gap between business strategy and innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead strategic initiatives and act as a liaison between Irish manufacturing leadership and the global IT organization.
* Align IT strategy with business priorities to drive operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Develop strong, trust-based partnerships with site and divisional leadership.
* Lead strategy development in alignment with global business goals.
* Coordinate activities across multiple Irish plants to ensure consistent, strategic support.
* Guide the business in identifying, prioritizing, and investing in initiatives that drive measurable value.
* Manage and monitor project execution, ensuring alignment with business requirements and goals.
* Champion innovation and ensure high-quality, cost-effective services are delivered to operations.
* Collaborate across teams to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, CSV, PMO standards).
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
* 8+ years of professional experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
* 4+ years of experience in a similar strategic leadership role.
* Strong background in project management, service delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
* Demonstrated ability to navigate complex matrix organizations through influence and relationship-building.
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate needs into strategy.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with sound business acumen.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, with a proactive and hands-on mindset.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.