IT Manager - Domain Solution and Architecture Initiatives

Job Profile Summary Manages the design and development activities for a group. Responsibility includes systems and application analysis, programming, feasibility studies, etc. This role leads an Enterprise Technology Architecture team that supports Domain Solution and Architecture Initiatives. The team is composed of senior-level technology architects responsible for defining enterprise architecture direction, domain future state architecture and adherence to tech strategy and supporting domain solutions with technology decisions. The IT Manager will oversee highly experienced architects who influence enterprise-wide initiatives, technology roadmaps, and strategic transformation programs. This position partners closely with Enterprise Architecture, Domain Architecture, Engineering, Information Security, Infrastructure, and Executive leadership to ensure alignment between business strategy and technology direction. Reporting to Managing Director of Enterprise Technology Architecture, this role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural experience, deep knowledge of Supply Chain systems and exceptional executive communication skills to drive enterprise preferred future state architecture. Essential Functions • Lead and manage a team of Enterprise architects • Drive enterprise technology initiatives in alignment with business priorities. • Provide architectural oversight across major initiatives to ensure scalability, resilience, security, and long-term sustainability. • Partner with executive leadership and VP-level stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable technology direction. • Oversee feasibility studies, architectural evaluations, and technology assessments to guide strategic investments. • Promote adoption of modern architectural principles such as cloud native applications • Promote appropriate use of AI in the architecture and development space such as code archeology • Ensure architectural governance processes are followed while enabling agility and innovation. • Mentor and develop architects to expand enterprise influence and technical leadership capabilities. • Drive cross-functional collaboration to simplify complex systems and reduce technical debt. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in computer science, math or directly related quantitative degree or related field. Minimum Experience Five (5) years systems development experience which includes programming. • Skilled in one or more programming languages. • If position is in mainframe environment, complex systems experience on IBM operating systems or microprocessors required. • Experience in the technical design and development of major data processing projects. IMS experience. • If position is in client/server environment, systems development experience to include distributed systems is required. • Experience in client/server technology, object oriented (OO) development or case tools. • Experience in the technical design and development of major client/server projects. Preferred Experience & Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology architecture roles. • Demonstrated expertise across multiple technology domains (cloud platforms, distributed systems, data architecture, integration patterns, APIs, modernization strategies). • Prior experience leading architects or high-performing technical teams. • Proven ability to influence VP and executive-level stakeholders. • Experience driving enterprise transformation, simplification, and modernization initiatives. • Strong understanding of cross-domain integration and enterprise governance models. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Deep knowledge of software engineering and enterprise architecture principles. • Broad technical expertise across multiple technology stacks and platforms. • Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging technologies aligned to enterprise strategy. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executive audiences. • Strong strategic thinking and enterprise-level problem-solving skills. • Proven leadership capability in managing highly experienced, senior-level architects. • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, cross-organizational environments. • Strong management, human relations, and organizational leadership skills. • Ability to build trust and credibility across technical and business communities. Preferred Qualifications: Pay Ranges: USA: $9,208.38/mo - $20,872.33/mo, CO: $9,208.38/mo - $20,002.65/mo, CA: $9,719.96/mo - $16,575.08/mo, NJ: $9,719.96/mo - $15,551.93/mo, OH & VT: $9,719.96/mo - $16,523.93/mo, MN: $9,719.96/mo - $19,132.97/mo, IL & NV: $9,719.96/mo - $20,002.65/mo, MD, NY & WA: $9,719.96/mo - $20,872.33/mo, MA: $10,231.53/mo - $20,872.33/mo, RI: $11,254.69/mo - $19,132.97/mo, CT: $11,254.69/mo - $20,002.65/mo, DC & HI: $11,766.26/mo - $20,002.65/mo, NYC: $11,766.26/mo - $20,872.33/moPay Transparency: Pay: Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire Domicile Information: This position is eligible for telecommuting and may be located anywhere within the United States excluding AK, HI and U.S. territories. For employees who live within a 50-mile radius of a FedEx office location, you may be required to work at a FedEx Campus several times per week. Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here. Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. 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