Infrastructure Architect (109046)

Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our brands include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and Trade Secret in Australia. With over $29 billion in revenues in 2014, more than 3,300 stores, and approximately 198,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

We are looking for an Infrastructure Architect who is focused on Server, Storage, Network and Data Center capabilities and strategies.

The architect will work to define the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions in alignment with strategic IT and enterprise goals. Engages in defining the "as-is state" of IT assets. Defines high level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state within the context of the IT capital budget and project portfolio. Analyzes technology trends and identifies opportunities to invest in new IT assets as well as plan and manage the lifecycle of existing IT assets. Responsible for defining architecture standards, frameworks and guidelines. Directly participates in the governance process for reviewing specific solutions to assure they are properly leveraging existing frameworks and standards. Works closely with Solution Architects, Engineering teams and Development groups to advocate the Enterprise Architecture (EA) process throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, publishes and communicates strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage opportunities through efficient design. Drives the "as-is state" definition process and ensures accuracy of the model. Designs a secure, efficient, and adaptable future state model. Defines the high level migration plan to address the gaps between the "as-is" and future state. Ensures migration plan is in alignment with the IT capital budget, project portfolio, and IT/enterprise strategic goals.

• Researches and recommends opportunities to adopt new technologies. Analyzes the impact of implementing new technologies into the IT infrastructure. Proactively researches IT enterprise architecture best practices and methodologies and determines relevancy to the TJX IT and business organizations. Participates in the lifecycle planning of existing IT assets.

• Assists Solution Architects, and Project Managers in matching technology assets to specific business service and application development projects to ensure consistent use models throughout the enterprise. Identifies and leverages opportunities across IT departments to ensure a consistent and efficient infrastructure framework.

• Educates and guides engineers in the vision and use cases of specific solutions within the Enterprise Architecture portfolio.

• Develops and participates in the governance of Enterprise Architecture principles and framework to assure compliance to the EA strategy and that exceptions are well justified and documented through a formal waiver process. Analyzes the impact of technology exceptions and its effect on future IT and enterprise goals.

• Special projects as assigned.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: (i.e., Financial Impact)

• Direct impact on multi-million dollar technology investments
• Defines technology standards, guidelines and frameworks
• Selects technology solutions
• Matches technology assets to specific business architecture requirements
• Analyzes trade-offs associated with granting exceptions and waivers to technology and process standards

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Deep knowledge of IT principles and processes
• Ability to quickly comprehend the capabilities of new technologies
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments
• Track record of remaining unbiased toward specific technology or vendor solutions
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Focused on long term results
• Understanding of IT organizational culture and how to appropriately respond to points of resistance
• Ability to articulate a vision to motivate key stakeholders
• Ability to understand the big picture and the short term perspectives of specific situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Strong learning skills
• Strong business perspective
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to alter direction easily to accommodate changing priorities

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience

What's In It For You?

At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Notes: Marlborough || Massachusetts