Sr Solutions Architect-Record to Report

Sr Solutions Architect-Record to ReportLocation: Houston, TX, US, 77056LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.Come Join an Inclusive Team Reporting to the Global Enterprise Architect, as a Solutions Architect you are responsible for collaborating with various LYB Record to Report areas (Finance & Accounting, Tax & Treasury) to architect sustainable solutions to meet business and customer needs. You are an expert on the product, lean on existing processes and find solutions for any gaps. Your communication skills are one of your best qualities and find yourself seamlessly communicating with team members and functional teams. Solutions should be in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. This includes designing and developing technical specifications for both high-level and low level application and data integration patterns and styles.A Day in the LifeDrives the solutioning for large complex projects, collaborating with other Solutions Architects and business area teams to build detailed technical design and specification documents, to meet business needs for large complex projects, considering capabilities, risks, system dependenciesLiaise with peers to ensure support, adherence to standards and consistency in solution designsUnderstand the SAP roadmap for S/4 HANA and provide consulting and advisory to customer business and IT team for their S/4 HANA adoptionProvide strategic leadership and creative thinking to help the technical delivery team through the project lifecycleCreate conceptual architecture views, Architecture Technical designs, collect and document architecture significant decisions and architecture key constraintsAnalyze architecture alternatives and provide recommendations on best options, considering input from the development teamsMake sure that provided solutions meet overall non-functional requirements (supportability, performance, security, availability, scalability, manageability, usability, and such)High-level code review in integration development to ensure the design and best practices have been followedWork on multiple concurrent projects, meet business expectations, influence outcomes and maintain stated timelinesMentor developers to grow skills in LYB best practices and standardsKeep up to date on industry architectural standards and trendsYou Bring This ValueBachelor's degree or higherAt least 10 years of hands on experience in application solution architectures, integration patterns and best practicesMinimum 5 years' experience on platforms like SAP and other R2R related platforms. Should have experience in all FICO modules including Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO-PA, etc. and strong knowledge of integration with Sales Distribution, Production, Materials Mgmt, Project Systems, etc.Good knowledge and experience with Finance core processes (Accounting, Budget, Close, Indirect and Direct Tax, Treasury and Payments) is requiredNon-functional requirements gathering and solutioning experienceAbility to develop successful relationships with external and internal partnersAt least 3 S/4 Hana Implementation project experience.Excellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated problem solving, multi-tasking, troubleshooting skills with a high degree of flexibilityExperience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) / Agile development / DevOpsStrong analytical skills with the ability to understand key business processes and related issuesStrong self-leadership and ability to work independently and manage conflictDemonstrated competency in accurately identifying the scope of work and preparing thorough, accurate and detailed schedule estimatesPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a team lead capacityExperience designing/building APIsHands-on experience or certification in TOGAF a plusCompetenciesBuild PartnershipsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical SkillsDeliver ResultsLearn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell