Enterprise Architect

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Are you ready to exercise your technical expertise to implement system improvements and make a global impact?

Fast forward one year. Using your professional knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, you have helped Kimball Electronics drive efficiencies by deploying tools and knowledge across the business which simplify the way we work across the globe. You’ve started our business transformation project and partnered with our sites to develop standard processes to gain efficiency and enable greater AI and automation.

Quick Summary: The Enterprise Architect will lead the design and optimization of the company’s global technology ecosystem to support strategic initiatives. This role will ensure that enterprise systems, data platforms, and digital capabilities are scalable, secure, and aligned with the needs of a global, multi-site manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, and manufacturing systems integration, with a strong understanding of how to enable AI and data-driven decision-making across the value chain. The Enterprise Architect role is within our KESS IT team at Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KEI) and reports to Senior IT Leadership.  This position is based in the company headquarters in Jasper, Indiana with options for remote or hybrid work.

Key Performance Objectives

• Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
  • Learn KEI Culture, people, and processes from a managerial perspective.
  • Build business relationships with KESS and business resources.
  • Become an active member of the KESS IT Team, and general familiarity with processes, procedures, standards and the business capability map.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks to guide technology decisions across global operations.
  • Align IT infrastructure, applications, and data systems with business strategy, manufacturing processes, and business transformation/AI initiatives.
  • Participate in deployment of SAP LeanIX to map current and future applications to business capability as part of the business transformation project
  • Create and maintain architecture roadmaps, reference models, and documentation.

• Midterm: (3 to 6 months)
  • Design scalable, secure, and interoperable systems across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure architectural support for predictive analytics, automation, and smart factory initiatives.
  • Lead integration of ERP, MES, PLM, and supply chain systems to enable end-to-end visibility and data flow.
  • Define standards for APIs, data governance, cybersecurity, and system interoperability.
  • Model Kimball’s application landscape in SAP LeanIX as it relates to capabilities and IT components.

• Long Term: (6 to 12 months and beyond)

• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, digital twins, generative AI) and recommend adoption strategies.
• Provide architectural oversight for major transformation projects and technology investments.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory, data privacy, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of architecture frameworks and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, BTP), hybrid environments, and edge computing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, PLM) and their integration.
• Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure, industrial IoT, and data platforms.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally.
• A willingness to work flexible hours to support global business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications such as Azure Architect or PMP are a plus.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

The typical pay range for this role is:  $95,000-$112000

the actual wages offered will vary based on multiple factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.