Lead IT Business Architect

Michael Page; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

MPI seeks a Lead IT Business Architect to drive strategic technology initiatives within the FMCG sector in the Greater Chicago area. You will align business goals with IT solutions and lead cross-functional teams to deliver practical outcomes.

The role requires deep IT architecture experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while keeping pace with industry trends. This permanent position emphasizes impact and long-term strategy in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT business architecture within the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of technology systems and their application to business processes.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Analytical mindset for identifying opportunities and challenges in IT systems.
• Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IT strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet operational needs.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements or new solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of IT systems within the business framework.
• Provide leadership and guidance on technology projects and initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver key technology deliverables.
• Monitor industry trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Support the development of IT roadmaps and long-term strategies.

Skills

IT business architecture

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Job description

The Lead IT Business Architect will drive strategic technology initiatives within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, ensuring alignment between business goals and IT solutions. This role is based in the greater Chicago area focusing on optimizing processes and delivering practical results across the technology department.

A company within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry located in the Greater Chicago area

Description

• Define and implement IT strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet operational needs.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements or new solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of IT systems within the business framework.
• Provide leadership and guidance on technology projects and initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver key technology deliverables.
• Monitor industry trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Support the development of IT roadmaps and long-term strategies.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Lead IT Business Architect should have:

• Experience with IT business architecture within the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of technology systems and their application to business processes.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Analytical mindset for identifying opportunities and challenges in IT systems.
• Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure project success.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 - $175,000 per year.
• Permanent position within the FMCG sector.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.