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Technology Business Management Architect, Product Traceability and Impact
Ref #:
W154667
Department:
Information Technology
City:
Bangalore
State/Province:
Karnataka
Location:
India
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Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Ralph Lauren is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to expand our efforts to deliver on our sustainability goals and meet emerging regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations around product and supply chain transparency and accountability. We are assembling a cross-functional team under a new program called Transparency and Traceability (TNT) which will be responsible for driving the strategy and implementation of new data requirements and processes across the business. This work will include scaling the traceability of our products and raw materials within our source base, expanding our labor and environment due diligence programs to upstream suppliers, enabling product impact disclosures and strengthening data controls for corporate reporting. The core teams involved include TNT, Sourcing, IT, Sustainability, Worker Well-Being, Legal & Compliance, Public Affairs and Product Management.
As the System Architect for TNT, your role will be instrumental in designing and developing a robust and scalable platform that enables end-to-end visibility into Ralph Lauren’s supply chain and product journey. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, evaluate technology options, and ensure the successful implementation and integration of the TNT technology platform into Ralph Lauren’s systems landscape.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
System Architecture:
• Lead the design and integration of the TNT technology platform into Ralph Lauren’s systems landscape.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system architecture for the TNT platform.
• Define technical requirements, data models, and integration points.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Work with the TNT technology vendor and business partners to determine program sequencing and ensure the quality of the deliverables.
• Work with the Ralph Lauren Architecture team to ensure alignment on system & data architecture, flows and integrations across the business.
Data Integration:
• Design and implement data integration strategies to capture and consolidate data from various sources.
• Work collaboratively with various IT and other business partners to ensure seamless integration of data across the matrix of applications
• Plan and implement systemic ways to ensure data quality in the long run
Security and Compliance:
• Ensure that the platform meets industry standards and regulations related to data privacy, security, and sustainability.
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
Scalability and Performance:
• Design the platform to accommodate future growth and increasing data volumes.
• Optimize performance and ensure efficient data processing.
Technical Documentation:
• Create detailed technical documentation, including system diagrams, data models, and integration specifications.
Team Leadership:
• Work with Business leads to take advantage of new/ ongoing product features available as part of platform releases
• Organize workshops for feature build-out including problem identification, stakeholder engagement, ideation & feature drafting
• Lead Design / Feature Workshop sessions to ensure Features and User Stories are aligned to the needs of the business
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Collaborate with IT operations and support teams to ensure smooth deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure new features are well defined and ready for development, partnering with business leadership
• Work with change management lead to develop + coordinate training, communication & onboarding for target audiences
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in that 5+ years in Architecture
• Designed and developed a complex enterprise system
• Prior experience in Product / Supplier data management systems/ ERP preferred
• Experience in successful business transformation projects and strategic initiatives
• Strong background in software engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Agile, DevOps methodologies, project planning and risk management
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and services
• Expertise in API design, integration platforms and middleware
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and infrastructure
• Understanding of security best practices, including data encryption, identity management, and compliance regulations
• Preferred familiarity with traceability technologies / platform.
• Leadership Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment across the globe
