Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC. Position Overview: We are looking for an IT OTC Solution Architect responsible for ensuring, driving and providing: Domain Expertise: *

possesses in-depth, end-to-end knowledge of the Order to Cash B2C and B2B processes * Strong knowledge of neighboring domains and functions - supply chain / operations, finance & procurement, and how those supporting functions intertwine with order management, invoicing, and cash collection. Collaboration with Business and IT: *

Mutually collaborates with both Function Leads and IT professionals * Works together with business stakeholders to understand requirements, pain points, and strategic goals. * Engages with IT teams to translate these requirements into technical solutions & roadmaps. Digital Transformation and Data-Driven Approach: *

Drives digitalization within the OTC domain * Leverage data and digital technologies, shaping the future state of OTC processes. * Explores innovative ways to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience. Roadmap Development: *

Aligns OTC roadmap with the organization's mid- and long-term strategy. * Outlines how OTC processes will evolve, incorporating advancements in technology and data utilization. * Deployment and Project Delivery: * Acts as a design authority in the OTC Portfolio (S/4HANA, SAP CAR, SAP ECC, SAP DRC, HighRadius, etc.) implementation * Collaborates with key users and implementation partners to ensure successful project delivery. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: *

Works closely with the Product- and Area Owners during sprint reviews and ceremonies * Identifies value-added innovations (Citizen automation & robotics, AI) and drive continuous improvement * Enhances OTC processes, making them more efficient, compliant, and responsive. Your 'day to day': Engagement with business stakeholders to discuss business pain points, process bottlenecks, and future goals Technical Exploration and Solution Design: * Assess existing systems and explore new technologies. * Support/Work on architectural diagrams to visualize the solution. Project Work: Depending on ongoing projects: * Advise system design and configuration. * Test: Collaborate with testers to validate changes. * Document: Update process documentation. Collaboration with IT Teams: Interaction with IT colleagues: * Development Teams: Providing guidance on code development approach and modularity * Infrastructure Teams: Ensuring middleware/integration layers adoptability and resilience * Security Teams: Addressing data protection and compliance topics Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Support teams where needed, such as: * Investigate: Analyze logs, system behavior, and user feedback. * Perform Root Cause Analysis: Identifie underlying problems. * Resolve: Propose and implements solutions. Continuous Learning and Industry Trends: * Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies: * Read articles, attend webinars, and participate in professional forums. Project Meetings and Progress Tracking: (Participate in project meetings, as needed: * Status Updates: Reporting progress and addressing roadblocks. Coordination: Ensuring alignment across teams. Who we're looking for: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Experience: At least 10 years of overall SAP experience (including multiple full lifecycle implementations) , with several years in solution architecture roles. * SAP CAR & Retail Proficiency: Deep expertise in SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) and its retail components (e.g. Omnichannel Article Availability, OAA) and strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Retail solutions . * Architecture & Integration: Proven skills in system architecture, solution design, and integrating SAP systems end-to-end. Capable of designing scalable architectures that connect SAP CAR with S/4HANA and other applications (POS, e-commerce, etc.). * SAP SD & Retail Processes: Hands-on experience with SAP SD and retail industry processes, ensuring the SAP solutions align with omnichannel retail operations and best practices in the consumer/retail sector. * UI/UX and Fiori: Understanding of SAP Fiori applications and modern UI/UX design principles for SAP, enabling the architect to guide user-friendly interface development . * Cloud/On-Prem Knowledge: Knowledge of SAP deployment in cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments - able to design solutions for different landscapes and advise on integration across public cloud, private cloud, or on-prem scenarios . * Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Annual Base Salary Range: $123,750-$165,000 What we offer * We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! * We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. * Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. * Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. * Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. * Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.