Solutions Architect

Ryder System, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect to serve as the technical lead for new implementations or enhancements.

You will design applications and integrations, manage customer requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure readiness for go-live. The role also involves leading the Retail Compliance label program and certifying labels for customers with a strong emphasis on ZPL proficiency.

Qualifications

• ZPL proficiency and strong attention to detail required.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating into technical design.
• Strong documentation skills for business requirements and scope.
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to build internal/external relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing requirements.
• High degree of initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions including translating business needs into requirements and estimates.
• Coordinate design and configuration of multiple applications with teams.
• Manage scope, risks, and changes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide weekly status reports on projects.

Skills

ZPL proficiency

Requirements gathering

Documentation skills

Client-facing

Multi-project management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT management or related field

Job description

Job Description :

The Solutions Architect will serve as the technical lead in delivering the technical solution for new implementations or enhancements to existing customer implementations. The lead will be responsible for application and integration design, managing internal & external customer requirements, and test execution by working with a cross-functional team focused on system and operational readiness for go-live. The successful candidate will deliver technology solutions that meet or exceed design requirements as outlined by solution engineers. The Solutions Architect will also manage our Retail Compliance label program, building and certifying Compliance labels for customer implementations. Candidates must possess ZPL proficiency and strong attention to detail.

Essential Functions

• Solution Delivery including but not limited to: translating business needs and objectives into requirements and project estimates, enabling competitive and quality technology solutions in response to business needs, solution documentation, driving innovative and creative solutions to business challenges, serving as solution architect to construct data flow between Ryder customers and Ryder applications, test planning and support including but not limited to defect resolution.
• Facilitate the design and configuration of multiple applications in coordination with application teams
• Support project scope management and requirements with internal Ryder business and external customer, evaluating impact of changes and escalating any risks to delivery.
• Deliver timely and accurate weekly status reports on projects

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

May provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for assigned team members and direct reports.

Skills and Abilities

• Facilitate requirements discussion and troubleshooting efforts between business owner, Ryder customer, and IT development teams; including facilitating discussions around supply chain process implementations and/or improvements for integrated solutions, Required
• ZPL proficiency, Required
• Ability to collect information, detect patterns, brainstorm, interpret data, integrate new information, and theorize to problem solve and make decisions, Required
• Strong documentation skills as it relates to business requirements and scope definition, Required
• Candidate must possess strong client facing skills and understand the mechanisms for building strong, long-lasting internal and external customer relationships, including the ability to generate results through influence, Required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or change requests concurrently, set priorities and adapt to changing requirements and work conditions, Required
• Possess a high degree of initiative, Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in in IT management, supply chain management, computer science, engineering, accounting, business or related field, Required
• 3 years or more in IT solution delivery or implementation experience, Required
• 2 years or more in Supply Chain Management, experience with 3PL/4PL, Preferred
• 2 years or more in Transportation Management and/or Distribution Management Technology, Required
• Transportation Management technologies Intermediate, Preferred
• Warehouse Management Technologies Intermediate, Preferred
• System Integration Design Intermediate, Preferred
• Agile Project Management Beginner, Preferred
• Industry experience Intermediate, Preferred

Job Category:

Solutions Delivery

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact-while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

$105,000.00

Maximum Pay Range

$125,000.00

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] .