
Kinaxis Senior Architect
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the definition and design of technical and functional solutions leveraging Kinaxis Rapid Response/ Maestro to address Supply Chain business challenges.
- Collaborate with business owners, architects, and product teams to implement and enhance Kinaxis RR/ Maestro functionalities.
- Drive the integration of Kinaxis solutions with other Supply Chain systems and business functions.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the product development team responsible for delivering Kinaxis RR/ Maestro solutions.
- Foster a culture of software craftsmanship within the Kinaxis development and configuration community.
- Develop and execute a strategy for building and maintaining a robust Kinaxis Center of Excellence within Ford.
- Create a roadmap for talent development and retention, including training and certification programs.
- Collaborate with various product teams and Kinaxis platform experts to provide technical support and guidance on Kinaxis solutions.
- Liaise with Kinaxis to develop and deliver training programs for Ford employees.
- Work with Kinaxis, Enterprise architecture, and product teams to implement the Kinaxis platform approach.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Kinaxis Author Level 3 certification
- Kinaxis certification in Solution Consultancy for Supply Chain Management (or relevant sub-functions like Sales, Production & Capacity Planning, Material Forecasting, Constraints Management, Demand Planning, S&OP).
- 7+ years of hands-on experience configuring and implementing Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions.
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing teams in Kinaxis configuration and implementation projects.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Kinaxis Rapid Response/ Maestro solutions within a large enterprise environment.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management principles and best practices, including Sales & Operations Management, Material Forecasting, Constraints Management, and related business functions.
- Proven technical aptitude and experience in software configuration, architecture, infrastructure, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Agile product delivery methodologies.
- Strong technical skills in software development, integration, and configuration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proven experience in managing stakeholders effectively.
- Self-Motivation & Adaptability: Strong self-starter with a proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges quickly.