Enterprise Systems Architect

PECO is seeking an Enterprise Systems Architect to help shape the future of our business technology landscape. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring that applications, integrations, data platforms, infrastructure, and emerging AI capabilities work together as a secure, scalable, and cohesive enterprise ecosystem.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Enterprise Systems Architect serves as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution. This position partners with business leaders, subject matter experts, developers, project teams, infrastructure resources, and technology vendors to design practical solutions that support growth, operational excellence, modernization, and intelligent automation across the enterprise.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology professional who can think holistically across the organization, communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences, and guide architecture decisions that create long-term value.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design enterprise technology solutions that align business priorities with PECO's long-term architecture strategy.
• Translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.
• Establish architecture standards, design patterns, governance processes, and technology best practices.
• Drive alignment across applications, integrations, data platforms, infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce technical debt, modernize systems, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead integration strategy across APIs, EDI, middleware, data exchanges, and third-party platforms.
• Improve enterprise data architecture, including system-of-record governance, data flows, accessibility, and quality.
• Evaluate software platforms, vendor solutions, and emerging technologies for business fit, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Support PECO's cloud-first strategy through Microsoft Azure architecture and modernization initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify and prioritize AI-enabled business capabilities and intelligent automation opportunities.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles, from concept through implementation and support.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, development, and business teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards.
• Develop technology roadmaps that support business objectives and future growth.

JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• 8+ years of progressive technology experience, including experience as a Senior Developer, Solutions Architect, Systems Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-scale solutions spanning applications, integrations, data, cloud platforms, and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of C#, enterprise application architecture, and Microsoft technology platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud architecture principles.
• Working knowledge of enterprise integration technologies, APIs, middleware, EDI, and system interoperability.
• Ability to evaluate competing technology options and recommend solutions that balance security, scalability, cost, maintainability, and business value.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect technical decisions to organizational goals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and technical resources.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Azure Integration Services, Dataverse, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and Azure data platforms.
• Experience supporting ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable enterprise systems.
• Experience with CRM platforms, EDI solutions, and enterprise integration architecture.
• Knowledge of architecture governance frameworks, design review processes, and technology standards development.
• Experience leading application modernization or technical debt reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, agentic AI concepts, and AI-enabled business solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI, etc.).

WORK LOCATION:

• Ability to commute to Itasca, Illinois office 2 - 3 days out of the week.