YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Solution Architect role in our Merriam, KS office. The Solution Architect demonstrates a high degree of competency in overall solution guidance based on a broad understanding of the business needs, current solutions, technology strategies, IT standards, and security requirements. Interfaces between business areas and within IT to collaboratively define solutions aligned across the architecture disciplines and governs their development. Develops strategies, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices. This position acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, innovator, and change agent.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on design and implementation of solutions
• Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Livestock, Energy
• Experience in some of the following: sales and marketing, supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics and transportation, procurement and plant maintenance, food safety and quality assurance, breeding and animal welfare, environmental resource management, finance, accounting, HR, etc.
• Experience working with the business and IT building strategies and roadmaps
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture artifacts, standardization, and governance processes
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, …)
• Familiarity with diverse technologies: Cloud/SaaS/On-premise, virtualization, ERPs, custom development, integrations, reporting platforms, databases, servers, O365 platform, load balancers, web servers, security technologies, backup and DR, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Advanced abilities using PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Known reputation for integrity and ethics

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership while working collaboratively to understand and document business needs.
• Creates current and future state solution diagrams that effectively align stakeholders and ensures that solutions are aligned across architecture disciplines.
• Governs development of solutions.
• Develops strategies, roadmaps, standards, templates, and best practices.
• Maintains catalogs of key IT assets.
• Performs architectural assessments independently.
• Works on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Fosters team interaction, boosts employee motivation and appreciates team contribution
  CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested