- Company Name
- COGNIZANT
- Job Title
- O9 Solution Architect - Senior Manager - 46674
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Senior Solution Architect – SCM Platform (o9)
**Role Summary:**
Own end‑to‑end design and delivery of high‑performance supply chain solutions on the o9 platform. Translate complex business requirements into scalable, future‑ready architectures, guide development teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals and industry best practices.
**Expectations:**
- Lead at least 2 end‑to‑end o9 implementation projects as Solution Architect.
- Deliver solutions that meet performance, reliability, and scalability targets.
- Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence across the organization.
- Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and business partners.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Define and architect scalable SCM solutions on the o9 platform using industry‑standard software methodologies.
- Translate detailed business requirements into robust, future‑ready technical designs.
- Champion best practices and ensure adherence to enterprise technology standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to articulate system requirements and integration strategies.
- Guide development teams through technical challenges, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
- Oversee program execution, ensuring on‑time delivery, quality, and business value.
- Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and recommend optimizations.
- Provide trusted advisory to stakeholders, addressing technical concerns and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
**Required Skills:**
- 15+ years software development experience, including 12+ years in SCM modules.
- 4+ years leading o9 platform implementations; proven track record as Solution Architect.
- Deep knowledge of supply‑chain planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, MEIO, MFP, S&OP, etc.).
- Experience with other SCM platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, Anaplan, Biz‑Oriented products).
- Proficiency in SQL Server, Snowflake, and programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Familiarity with enterprise tooling: JIRA, ServiceNow, Airflow, Confluence Cloud.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.
- Prior consulting experience highly desirable.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., o9 Cloud Architect, Supply Chain Professional, Agile/PMO certifications) preferred but not mandatory.