Senior Director, Enterprise Architect
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
POSITION SUMMARY - This position is based in Ecuador or Brazil (remote)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Enterprise Architect to lead the planning and implementation of our ERP system. This role will be crucial in ensuring that the ERP system aligns with our organizational goals and integrates seamlessly with our existing infrastructure, supporting our conservation mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive ERP strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives, focusing on conservation efforts.
• Architecture Design: Design the overall architecture of the ERP system, ensuring it meets the requirements for scalability, security, and performance.
• Integration: Oversee the integration of the ERP system with existing systems and processes, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with software vendors and implementation partners to ensure the successful deployment of the ERP system.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the smooth implementation of the ERP system.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to gather requirements and ensure the ERP system meets their needs.
• Change Management: Develop and implement a change management plan to ensure a smooth transition to the new ERP system.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the ERP system and report on progress to senior leadership.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS

• Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years or more of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 5 years in ERP planning and implementation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Unit4, Work Day, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage), Application Programming Interfaces (API), and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical and impactful solutions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale ERP projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Preferred

• Master's degree or relevant certification is preferred.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.
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Conservation International is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility-committed employer. We are proud to have a diverse, global workforce where employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, position requirements, business needs, market conditions, merit, and other legitimate nondiscriminatory factors.