Position Overview:The VP, Enterprise Solutions & Business Alignment serves as the strategic liaison between assigned Lines of Business (LOBs) and the Corporate IT organization. This role ensures business strategies and priorities are translated into technology initiatives that align with enterprise architecture, drive innovation, and deliver measurable value. The person combines strong business acumen with deep enterprise architecture fluency and solution consulting expertise to guide LOB leaders toward technology decisions that maximize agility, scalability, and ROI.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Engagement- Partner with LOB executives to understand business goals, pain points, and emerging opportunities
- Align business priorities with Shared IT roadmaps, standards, and enterprise architecture principles
- Serve as a trusted advisor, positioning IT as an enabler of growth, innovation, and operational effectiveness
Enterprise Architecture Fluency- Bridge business needs with enterprise technology strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate architecture frameworks
- Evaluate solution options against established architectural standards, including cloud platforms, integration layers, and data governance requirements
- Guide and challenge business stakeholders on the long-term architectural implications of technology decisions
Solution Consulting- Lead early-stage solution shaping and consulting, defining high-level architecture, scope, and options before transition to solution delivery teams
- Facilitate build-versus-buy analyses, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept efforts
- Translate complex technology considerations into clear business terms for decision-makers
Demand & Portfolio Management- Serve as the primary intake point for LOB IT requests, facilitating prioritization in line with enterprise governance
- Build and maintain a portfolio view of all IT initiatives supporting the LOB
- Support value realization tracking following deployment
Communication & Change Leadership- Act as the voice of the LOB within Shared IT and the voice of IT within the LOB
- Provide clear, consistent communication on IT strategy, initiative status, risks, and service performance
- Support organizational change management for technology-driven transformations
Required Traits, Expertise, and SkillsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of IT and business experience, including at least 5 years in IT business partnering, solution consulting, or enterprise architecture
- Experience in multinational or matrixed organizations strongly preferred
Technical / Functional Expertise- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent
- Deep familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as SaaS ecosystems and integration architectures
- Proven ability to lead solution consulting engagements, including business case development, vendor assessment, and high-level solution design
- Understanding of data architecture, security, compliance, and interoperability considerations
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into IT roadmaps and actionable initiatives
Core Skills & Competencies- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across executive and operational levels
- Strong consultative and facilitation skills, with the ability to balance business needs and IT constraints
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and navigate global and cross-LOB priorities
- Proven track record of driving measurable business value from technology investments
Preferred Skills- Experience in telecommunications engineering or operations is a plus
- Understanding of ERP, CRM, and OSS systems preferred; Salesforce experience is a plus
- Experience managing large, complex programs
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
- Experience with process architecture, UML, or similar business process modeling methodologies
- Familiarity with RUP and BPM tools, such as Rational Rose, Tibco Business, ARIS, use case modeling, and data modeling tools
Expected Salary Range: $160,000 to $212,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus
Tract Capital EmploymentTract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
