Principal Architect
Associated Materials · Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, US
IT Principal Architect (Director Level) - $1B Manufacturing Business Role Summary The IT Principal Architect is the senior technical authority for Applicatio...
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IT Principal Architect (Director Level) - $1B Manufacturing Business Role Summary: The IT Principal Architect is the senior technical authority for Application, Data and Integration Architecture across a ~$1B manufacturing business. This role drives execution and innovation by modernizing legacy systems - especially custom MES solutions - while accelerating cloud and API modernization to improve agility, reliability, and customer experience (CX). Operating in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, the Principal Architect partners with business and IT leaders to define target-state architecture, pilot and prove new capabilities through POCs, and guide delivery teams to scalable, secure, supportable solutions. This is a hands-on architect-leader: a self-starter who can zoom from strategy to implementation, influence without direct authority (dotted-line leadership), and align multiple stakeholders around practical architectural decisions. Key Responsibilities: Architecture Leadership & Execution: Legacy Modernization (Custom Mfg Apps on AS400 & Mainframe) Cloud & Platform Modernization (Azure, AWS) API & Integration Modernization (Palantir Foundry) AI Enablement & Innovation (Palantir...