Integrated Logistics Technology - IT Architect

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Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.As an IT Architect, you will be responsible for defining and delivering scalable technology solutions that support the Product Support and Logistics Division's (PSLD) outbound transportation network, including finished goods, prime product, and equipment processing center operations. In this role, you will partner closely with business process owners and development teams to architect, modernize, and integrate enterprise systems, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and technology standards. You will lead solution design efforts for Transportation and Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) initiatives, develop integration strategies across enterprise applications, data platforms, and external partner systems, analyze business processes and data flows to identify improvement opportunities, and drive application modernization and digital transformation efforts that enhance efficiency, reliability, and long-term scalability.Additional Information: • This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation. • This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday. • This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules. • This role requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel. What You Will Do: • Provide solution architecture for the Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) outbound transportation network, including finished goods, prime product, and equipment processing center operations. • Partner closely with business process owners and development teams to align technology solutions with operational processes and business objectives. • Design, modernize, and integrate technology solutions that support transportation and logistics operations. • Lead architecture and solution design efforts for Transportation and Equipment Processing Center (EPC) initiatives. • Define and implement integration strategies across enterprise applications, data platforms, and external partner systems. • Analyze business processes, system interactions, integrations and large datasets to identify opportunities for efficiency, optimization, and innovation. • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions. • Drive application modernization, application rationalization, and digital transformation initiatives. • Provide architectural leadership and consultation on best practices, including architecture planning, data modeling, processes, and technology tools. • Collaborate with senior leaders to develop target operating models, architecture roadmaps, and long-term technology strategies aligned with business goals. • Conduct systematic analysis of business and client requirements, ensuring traceability and resolution of functional challenges. • Oversee architecture project deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards, governance, and processes. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle. • Resolve complex architectural and system design challenges while maintaining a high standard of solution quality and performance. What You Have (Basic Requirements): • Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations. • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. • Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. • System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms. What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have): • Experience implementing or supporting transportation, logistics, supply chain, or Equipment Processing Center (EPC) business processes and technology solutions. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives,