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Builders FirstSource · 1 week ago

Principal Enterprise Architect

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Principal Enterprise Architect will act as a tech leader, architecting solutions that support strategic business processes and collaborating across various teams to drive technological innovation and compliance with architectural standards.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to and execute on IT strategy to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives
Maintain a holistic view of the organization’s strategy, processes, information, and technology assets
Partners with business and technology subject matter experts translate business requirements into technological solutions
Assess the financial and strategic impact of proposed solutions and technology trends, ensuring alignment with requirements, architectural standards, and total cost of ownership
Coordinate, review, and approve projects to ensure compliance with architectural standards, policies, and guidelines
Present to stakeholders on how architectural options will meet their needs
Help business leaders and their teams think through the technology, business, and operational implications of their technology investment decisions
Monitor and analyze industry, technology, and market trends to determine their potential impact or application for the organization
Participate in ERP strategy decisions and provide ERP consulting within IT teams
Conduct research and Proofs of Concept on emerging technologies in support of anticipated development efforts
Recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility

Qualification

SAP product portfolioS/4 HANAEnterprise architectureTechnical mentoringAgile methodologiesFinancial impact evaluationSolution designStakeholder engagementCritical analysisInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Master's degree is a plus
15+ years relevant hands-on experience in SAP product portfolio
Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting and deploying SAP systems, including S/4 HANA and other SAP products
Experience in Enterprise architecture or application architecture, application development, and/or systems management
Demonstrated experience evaluating the financial impact of technology solutions, including total cost of ownership, ROI, and alignment with organizational objectives
Ability to translate technical ideas/designs to multiple audiences, including Executives
Thorough understanding of and experience with multiple SDLC methods such as waterfall, SCRUM, and/or Agile
Ability to make architecture changes providing tactical and strategic approaches to the product teams in a dynamic Agile environment
Working knowledge of large-scale integrated enterprise solutions, supporting integration patterns and associated technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing and negotiation skills with proven ability to influence at all levels and lead cross-functional teams in an environment of competing interests and limited resources
Excellent verbal and written communications skills complemented by solid business and technical background, and keen interest in business operations, process improvement, and change impact
Expert problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions
Experience in ITIL, SDLC, Agile, and other common frameworks
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Established strategic and critical analysis skills
Proven skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Benefits

Annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Company

Builders FirstSource

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Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

H1B Sponsorship

Builders FirstSource has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.05B
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M

Leadership Team

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Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
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Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
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