Position Title:
IT Solution Architect – Commercial & Sales Enablement Data & Analytics
Category/Shift :
Salaried Full-Time
Pay Range:
$101,000- $134,600
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Physical Location :
1740 International Drive Remote acceptable
Memphis, TN 38197
The Job You Will Perform:
Purpose : A solution architect provides tailored architectural solutions to meet the requirements of specific projects and initiatives. They combine deep technical expertise with business understanding to guide product teams, sponsor innovation, and maintain architectural cohesion.
The IT Solution Architect for our Commercial & Sales Enablement - Data & Analytics team will own and evolve the data and solution architecture supporting consolidated enterprise reporting, while translating business needs into reliable technical roadmaps and implementation patterns. They will develop and support data warehouse and batch-processing capabilities; design solution architecture; guide delivery teams; ensure stability, accuracy, and standards alignment. Their primary stakeholders will be business data stewards, product and delivery teams, managed service provider teams, architects, developers, engineers, and business stakeholders. Their main focus will be on reliable, accurate, on-time data processing, especially for financial month-end close, paired with architecture cohesion, risk mitigation, and quality management.
Key Accountabilities
Understanding of a specific product or group of internal systems / software
Develop, maintain, optimize, and support in-house data warehousing systems used for consolidated sales, freight, unit track, and related enterprise reporting.
Extract and receive data from disparate manufacturing and business systems, including ordering, invoicing, production, shipping, AR/AP.
Manage and support master data systems used for commercial reporting.
Transform data into consistent warehouse formats for downstream consumers and ensure data outputs remain aligned with system architecture.
Monitor batch jobs and data movement, troubleshoot issues, and intervene to keep processing timely, accurate, and stable.
Knowledge of agile principles and development practices
Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both tech and business stakeholders)
Deep understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including inter-operability of technologies
Defines technical direction and architecture patterns to managed service provider (MSP) product / delivery teams
Translates business requirements into solution architecture and technical roadmaps
Collaborates with product / delivery teams on user stories and solution design decisions
Assesses technology trends, product performance, and ensures adherence to architectural standards
Partners with architects, stakeholders, and MSP to align solutions and complete projects
Coaches developers and engineers while acting as the technical knowledge expert for the product
Coordinates with Enterprise Architects and Platform Architects to ensure solutions adhere to target state designs and standards
The Skills You Will Bring:
Education and General Experience :
Degree in Computer Science or technical equivalent degree or experience
Excellent technical understanding of the primary technology that they are responsible
Good knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Able to work in an unstructured, changing environment
Ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate, verbally and in writing, abstract concepts
Typically has 5 to 10 years of IT experience with majority in their primary platform of responsibility
Good knowledge of Agile and waterfall methodologies and corresponding platforms such as ADO.
Functional Knowledge and Experience
Requirements Analysis
Design & Documentation
Technology Evaluation
Collaboration & Communication
Technical Leadership
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Quality Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Technical:
Data Platforms
RDBMS, Oracle backend, MS SQL Server/T-SQL extraction sources, file server storage.
Ability to learn newer platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric
Data Architecture
Dim ensional modeling, data warehousing, data normalization and denormalization, schema access (DCL).
Data Movement
Oracle SQL*Loader, code-based ETL/ELT orchestration (Oracle PL/SQL, packages, stored procedures, triggers), mastery of DDL / DML / DQL / TCL commands, batch processing, data interfaces, Windows scripting (VB Script, batch script), scheduled tasks, and server/file-directory management.
Problem Solving
Independent troubleshooting, research, diagnosis, facts-based analysis, and logical resolution of complex data problems.
Technical Specifications
Solution Design Documentation
System Integration Plans
Security & Compliance Guidelines
Testing & Quality Management Plans
Deployment & Implementation Plans
Technical Presentations & Stakeholder Communication
Change Management & Release Plans
Competencies needed for this position:
Customer focus
Tech Savvy
Collaborates
Manages Conflict
Manages Ambiguity
Optimizes Work Processes
Communicates Effectively
Nimble learning
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.
