Senior Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture

AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Pune-based, seeks a Senior Principal Architect to shape enterprise architecture direction, align IT with business strategy, and guide cross-functional teams. This role requires influencing stakeholders and driving system-wide architectural choices across ERP/CRM platforms.

Strong background in architecture governance, standards, and modernization programs is essential. 10–15 years of IT and business experience, with exposure to mergers and complex programs, are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Master’s degree in related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture direction, target-state priorities, and cross-domain standards.
• Advise executives on high-impact technical tradeoffs, risks, and transformation choices.
• Coordinate alignment across business, product, engineering, security, infrastructure, and operations.
• Improve governance and quality standards to strengthen execution across complex portfolios.
• Mentor senior leaders and guide complex assignments to scale technical excellence.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information systems / computer engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

## Senior Principal Architect, Enterprise ArchitectureApplylocations: Pune, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2612925Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details****Position Summary:**This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail. Defines enterprise architecture direction, target-state priorities, and cross-domain standards aligned to long-term business strategy, technology evolution, and operating model needs. Guides enterprise-wide decisions on architecture, platforms, integration, data, infrastructure, cloud, security, and related capabilities to improve scalability, resilience, and performance. Advises senior executives on high-impact technical tradeoffs, risks, funding priorities, and transformation choices that shape enterprise outcomes. Coordinates alignment across business, product, engineering, security, infrastructure, operations, and external ecosystem partners to advance enterprise architecture priorities. Improves governance, decision rights, accountability models, and quality standards to strengthen execution discipline across complex portfolios and domains. Defines next-generation architecture practices, standards, and reusable patterns that reshape how work is delivered across the enterprise. Builds enterprise capability by mentoring senior leaders, guiding complex assignments, and establishing mechanisms that scale technical excellence and organizational effectiveness. **PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The candidate should have a solid understanding of Enterprise Architecture techniques and patterns, as well as experience in understanding business capabilities and their alignment with technology and ability to guide technical teams and solution architects.* **Enterprise Architecture Expertise**: Solid understanding of Enterprise Architecture techniques and patterns, with experience in aligning business capabilities with technology.* **Systems Knowledge**: Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-grade systems and platforms for ERP or CRM or other relevant systems.* **Establishment of Standards**: Define, develop, and enforce standard architectural principles, patterns, and processes to drive consistency and efficiency across the enterprise.* **Technology Proficiency**: In-depth knowledge of technologies that enhance supply chain planning, management, and execution or commercial pharma and patient services.* **Strategic Alignment**: Ensure alignment between IT strategy, architectural frameworks, and business objectives.* **Innovation Leadership**: Foster innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for process improvement.* **Balanced Decision-Making**: Identify opportunities to innovate by weighing the adoption of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions against in-house development (Build).* **Evaluation of Options**: Assess Build vs. Buy vs. Rent decisions based on the niche or competitive nature of capabilities.* **Stakeholder Engagement**: Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive strategic initiatives.* **High-Level Architecture Guidance**: Provide architecture and guidance for complex, cross-functional Proof of Concepts (POCs), pilots, and products.* **Architectural Analysis**: Analyze current architectures to identify weaknesses and drive opportunities for improvement.* **Collaboration with Application Architects**: Work closely with delivery teams to ensure adherence to enterprise architecture patterns and practices.* **Facilitation of Communication**: Maintain consistency across projects and product teams through effective communication and coordination.* **M&A Leadership**: Lead or advise on strategic merger and acquisition activities, ensuring architectural alignment and integration.* **Change Management Expertise**: Skilled in leading transformation programs, guiding organizations through change while minimizing disruption and maximizing buy-in.* **Research-Backed Decision Making**: Demonstrate leadership by backing decisions with research, articulating options, pros and cons, and providing clear recommendations. **EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:*** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, System Analysis, or a related field.* **Experience**: Typically has a minimum of ten to fifteen (10 to 15) years of IT and business/industry work experience including solution architecture, application design and deployment, systems lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations.* **Technical Skills**: Requires exposure to multiple, diverse technologies with strong techno functional and business domain knowledge and processing environments. At least 3-5 years of system integration and implementation experience is required.* **Analytical Skills**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.* **Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.* **Collaboration Skills**: Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization* **Presentation Skills:** Ability to present and discuss business issues, strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others and gain understanding at all levels of the organization.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, information technology, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or a related field required.Certification in enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, technology strategy, or equivalent preferred.