Senior IT Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Solstice Advanced Materials•Morris Plains, NJ

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About The Position

We are looking for an innovative and strategic New Tech Systems Strategy/Enterprise Architect to join our forward-thinking organization. This role involves leading the design, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies that align with our business goals. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to shape and enhance our technology landscape. This role will report to Director of Enterprise Architecture. About Solstice Advanced Materials Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.

Responsibilities

Technology Strategy Development:
Develop and articulate a clear technology vision and strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals.
Identify emerging technologies that could enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and add value to our systems and processes.
Evaluate new technologies for their potential application within the organization.
Business Architecture:
Ensure every technology investment directly supports business strategy through rigorous portfolio alignment analysis, strategic initiative assessment, and capability-driven investment prioritization
Value Realization & Benefits Management
Application portfolio rationalization, Portfolio analytics, Technology landscape mapping and technology stack rationalization
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, business operations, product development) to ensure successful implementation of technology initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership to understand business challenges and define technology solutions.
Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
Implementation and Integration:
Lead the planning and execution of technology pilot programs and guide the full-scale implementations.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions to support strategic objectives.
Monitor and guide the integration of new technologies into existing systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Research and Innovation:
Continuously research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
Champion a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging teams to explore new ideas and technologies.
Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies and iterate on strategies as needed.
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and technical teams.
Lead training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance the organization’s technical capabilities.