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AmeriGas · 3 days ago

Principal Enterprise Architect

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million customers. The Principal Enterprise Architect will lead the strategic evolution of enterprise architecture, bridging business strategy and technology execution to enhance operational excellence and customer experiences.

FinanceInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap in alignment with business objectives and industry best practices

Lead architectural governance and oversight for all technology initiatives across the organization

Drive innovation through emerging technologies while ensuring alignment with business objective

Develop a comprehensive enterprise architecture vision that supports both short-term needs and long-term strategic growth

Collaborate with executive & IT leadership to translate business strategy into architectural vision and execution plans

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to technology teams across the organization

Design and evaluate enterprise-wide architecture solutions spanning on-premises and cloud environments (Azure and AWS)

Manage integration between critical business systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Ariba, Right Angle, and Ortec

Oversee middleware strategy and implementation, with particular focus on SAP BTP and Process Integration/Process Orchestration (PI/PO), and cloud

Develop an enterprise AI strategy that drives measurable business outcomes, including enhanced customer experience, operational efficiency gains, and new revenue opportunities through predictive analytics and intelligent automation

Architect AI solutions for customer-facing, customer service, field operations, distribution, IT, and other business opportunity areas. Include comprehensive strategy aligned to business objectives, evaluation & selection of AI platforms and tools to complement existing enterprise systems

Design scalable data architecture to support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives

Establish standards, patterns, and best practices for system integration, data management, and application development

Ensure architecture decisions support business continuity, disaster recovery, and security requirements specific to the propane distribution industry

Run a reoccurring Architecture Review Board meeting that evaluates new implementation proposals and helps build consensus across multiple technology stakeholders

Partner with business stakeholders to model and optimize key propane distribution processes

Develop architectural solutions that accommodate seasonal scaling requirements

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through architectural innovations

Ensure architecture supports key business metrics including customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability

Design customer-facing architectures that enhance self-service while maintaining seamless integration with back-office systems

Ensure systems support variable pricing models, hedging strategies, and margin optimization

Lead cloud strategy and migration initiatives between on-premises systems and cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)

Design hybrid architecture solutions that optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness along with achieving business strategic and operational goals

Develop and execute strategies for modernizing, simplifying, or consolidating legacy systems and applications that reduce operational costs, improve system performance, and decrease maintenance effort while ensuring business continuity throughout the transformation

Develop a clear roadmap for cloud adoption that balances business needs, technical requirements, and cost considerations

Guide the adoption of containerization, microservices, and API-first approaches where appropriate

Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards, policies, and procedures

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards specific to the propane distribution sector

Work closely with the Cybersecurity team to ensure up to standards and readiness against ever evolving threat vectors

Implement architecture review processes for all major technology initiatives

Develop risk mitigation strategies for critical systems and processes

Implement architectural patterns that support business continuity during peak seasons

Develop and monitor architecture-related KPIs and metrics

Serve as the primary technical liaison between IT and business departments in conjunction with IT Capability Center leads

Lead architecture review boards and governance committees

Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Build consensus around architectural decisions across diverse stakeholder groups

Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions for executive stakeholders

Partner with business units & IT Capability Centers to identify opportunities for technology to drive competitive advantage

Qualification

SAPAzure Cloud ArchitectureAWSEnterprise AIMiddleware IntegrationMicrosoft Dynamics 365IoTSupply Chain SystemsDigital TechnologiesCybersecurity KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementRisk MitigationGovernance ComplianceSoft SkillsTechnical Leadership

Required

Extensive experience with core technologies including: ERP: SAP, Middleware, Azure Cloud Architecture, Amazon Bedrock AI, CRM: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Procurement: Ariba, Supply Chain: Right Angle, Logistics optimization: Ortec, Custom mobile platforms & apps, Digital technologies: CMS, portals, apps, messaging, IoT: tank monitoring, predictive delivery, and fleet telematics, AI: GPT agents, enterprise AI