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Title: Data/Enterprise Architect Location: Chicago, IL Target Start Date: 3/2/26 Type: (C, CTH, D) Direct Hire Pay Rate / Salary (Ranges OK): $130,000-$160,000 Job Description: Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Enterprise Architect with expertise in Enterprise domain supporting IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Finance, Supply chain and Manufacturing USG systems. This position will be part of the IT Enterprise Architecture team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the overall IT infrastructure and systems architecture. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies. The candidate needs to be passionate about IT Enterprise Architecture and the value it can bring to our business supporting the strategy and goals of the organization. Key Responsibilities: • Architect, design, and develop solutions across business domains in IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Finance, Supply chain and Manufacturing. • Define, in collaboration with cross-team members, roadmaps, policies, principles, standards, best practices, and guidelines for overall data architecture and system design and align it to business goals and objectives. • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and identify opportunities for technology improvement and optimization. • Conduct research and stay up to date with the latest technology trends, standards, and methodologies, and proactively propose advancements to enhance the IT architecture. • Evaluate and recommend technology solutions and vendors, ensuring that they align with business requirements and architectural standards. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams involved in system design, development, integration, and deployment. • Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of IT initiatives and projects. • Work with business subject matter experts to explore data and uncover potential opportunities within the company to apply generative AI, RPA, & machine learning techniques. • Work with different groups within USG such as Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, on the development of project solution designs related to business intelligence, big data, and advanced analytics. • Build partnerships and relationships with USG business and IT leadership. Required Skills: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required. • Prior experience working as an IT Architect or in a similar role, leading complex IT projects or initiatives. Hands on development skills including C#, Python, .Net technologies or related programing experience. • Knowledge of Oracle, SQL, and Azure cloud database and storage options. • Understanding of and preferable experience with data streaming technologies and real time analytics. • Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and recommendations to drive solutions; ability to influence others without direct authority. • Experience with machine learning software such as SAS, Python, R, and KNIME. • Experience with data exploration and visualization tools such as SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, and Microsoft PowerBI preferred. • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship skills to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among senior business and technical stakeholders. • Must be self-starting, assertive, resourceful, creative, and willing to take risks in pursuit of uncovering new ways to derive value from analytics. • Experience with Generative AI technology. Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more at www.consultnet.com . We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.