What you will do
The Sr. QAD Solutions Architect will develop, communicate, and evangelize QAD functional strategies that result in standardized business solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing relationships and collaborating with internal teams, external consultants, and QAD to construct functional product roadmaps that ensure continued support of current functionality, while planning for upgrades, migrations, and optimizing the QAD platform. How you will do it Drive a strategic and tactical roadmap for the alignment of business operations and QAD functionality Work with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to understand and analyze the functional and technical needs of the business, and develop solutions compliant with IT General Controls and SOX regulations to meet those needs Responsible and accountable for the functional architecture of QAD and all associated interfaces, including business processes, process re-engineering, and process improvement Provide direction to the QAD teams on the design, definition, and execution of related business process workflows that accompany solutions. Drive the functional "vision" and functional design specifications of assigned projects Review and provide feedback on SoW's submitted by vendors for QAD and associated systems' projects Review and approve assigned projects' SIT/UAT plans, and results, to ensure solution footprint is consistent with the overall functional architecture Establish standards and requirements to evaluate and direct enhancements and solutions Develop deep subject matter knowledge about the QAD systems, environment, and company culture, and use that knowledge to identify and deliver solutions across platform operations, maintenance, upgrades and optimization Identify opportunities to replace home-grown systems with standard COTS solutions; maximize use of standard functionality before exploring customizations Establish or modify strategy, standards, and procedures for QAD configuration and implementation Provide work effort and cost estimates of QAD projects as requested Stay current with QAD's solution offerings, and automotive industry's business requirements Interface effectively with Senior Leaders, briefing solution architecture concepts and details in a clear manner What we look for Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or Computer Science 5-10 years of demonstrated experience with advanced, complex QAD projects and/or designing business solutions QAD certifications, a plus APICS/ASCM certifications, a plus TOGAF/ArchiMate certifications, a plus Fluency in written and verbal English; multi-lingual capabilities preferred Willingness to travel internationally to support job responsibilities, as required (~10% post-COVID) Deep knowledge of QAD architecture and solutions portfolio Ability to "think big" and challenge conventional wisdom Ability to build consensus among many stakeholders Strong written and verbal communications Demonstrated ability to work in teams Self-learner #LI-CS1 Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law. To all recruitment agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
