Senior Principal Architect, Supply Chain & Digital Innovation

Cencora; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Senior Principal Architect for Supply Chain Enterprise Architecture in Columbus, OH. You will shape architecture across ERP, WMS, and CRM domains, align IT strategy with business goals, and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize the supply chain portfolio.

The role emphasizes building consensus, guiding solution architecture, and mentoring teams, with a focus on AI-enabled innovations and cloud-native patterns across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or related field.
• 10–15 years IT/business experience including solution architecture, deployment, and operations.
• 3–5 years of system integration experience.
• Strong understanding of EA techniques and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of the architecture across the Order Fulfillment portfolio and integrations with cloud platforms.
• Develop technology patterns, principles, and quality outcomes.
• Validate technologies to improve efficiency and reduce TCO.
• Establish architectural standards, patterns, and processes.
• Identify interfaces and opportunities for improvement across systems.
• Enable leaders to balance current demands with long-term vision.
• Mentor staff and provide knowledge transfer.
• Provide guidance, roadmaps, and best practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Systems Knowledge

Standards

Tech Proficiency

Strategic Alignment

Innovation Leadership

Build vs Buy

Stakeholder Engagement

POCs & Pilots

Architecture Review

Collaboration

M&A Leadership

Change Management

Research-Backed Decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Computer Engineering

Tools

ERP

WMS

CRM

Job description

Cencora is seeking a Senior Principal Architect for Supply Chain Enterprise Architecture in Columbus, OH. You will shape architecture across ERP, WMS, and CRM domains, align IT strategy with business goals, and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize the supply chain portfolio.

The role emphasizes building consensus, guiding solution architecture, and mentoring teams, with a focus on AI-enabled innovations and cloud-native patterns across enterprise systems.