Lead complex projects requiring deep expertise in the assigned architecture domain, providing architectural designs, guidance, and oversight to ensure alignment with enterprise standards
Act as a trusted advisor to Product Line leadership, partnering to solve business challenges through technology design, strategy, and solutions that drive business outcomes
Lead solution architecture across projects and products to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and standards while optimizing design across the enterprise
Contribute to the development of architecture principles and standards; identify and resolve exceptions at the enterprise level and define architectural and security requirements
Research emerging technologies and recommend innovations that enhance cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and long-term architectural value
Develop and communicate strategic plans for systems architecture investments, including opportunities for cost optimization and technology modernization
Collaborate with enterprise and functional stakeholders to ensure technology decisions support both business and IT strategies
Maintain awareness of enterprise architecture roadmaps and ensure pragmatic alignment with global IT standards and guiding principles
Support governance processes and contribute to decision-making frameworks that guide technology adoption and integration
Actively promote innovation and continuous improvement in architecture practices across McCormick’s global technology landscape
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
Deep expertise in key Data Analytics architecture domains
Proven ability to define and communicate a clear technology vision that delivers business value
Demonstrated success in leading and influencing cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of modern technology ecosystems (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, ERP, microservices, predictive analytics)
Skilled at building trusted advisor relationships with business and technical stakeholders
Experienced in agile and DevOps environments with a focus on digital transformation
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and change management capabilities
Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and driving technology excellence across the enterprise.