Solution Architect

The Solutions Architect is responsible for the design and alignment of the current enterprisearchitecture principles focusing on reusing existing capabilities in solutions and services andbalancing functional and non-functional requirements with necessary prioritizations andcompromises. This is a technical position that requires hands-on design and development.The solutions architect proactively and holistically supports Enterprise Architecture (EA) activitiesthat guide the development and management of the portfolio of solutions. Solutions include systems applications, technologies, processes, information, and shared application services.

• Provides deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecturedesigns to support architectural governance to assess the impact of new and ongoingtechnology investment on the business and IT
• Assist in identifying, developing and rollout of new service offerings and servicemodernization
• Oversee the handoff and enablement of service delivery. Supporting delivery forescalations and initial rollout of new services.
• Architect, design, implement world-class products and solutions. Develop functionalarchitecture design and contribute to supporting the overall goals of the organization
• Designs long-term, reliable, and end-to-end technical architectures, which includes buildingsolutions and POC s based on internal customer and project needs
• Transforms detailed requirements into a complete, detailed systems design document anddesign consistent, extensible, and integrated data access enterprise components acrossdistinct data sources and platforms
• Provide technical support for analysis of business requirements and applicability to thecurrent or planned Platform/Enabler/API Platform capabilities
• Responsible for some technical programming and effectively partnering with developmentteams to ensure a smooth delivery
• Work with IT Change Management teams to deploy and maintain applications
• Adhere to the Company s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic andglobal quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to theregulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, andprocedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, systemanalysis or a related study, with 8+ yrs. of experience in at least two IT solutiondevelopment disciplines, including technical architecture, network management,application development, middleware, database management or cloud development orequivalent experience.
• Participation in a minimum of 2 full software lifecycle implementations, from idea,vendor selection, implementation, and transition to production support.
• Demonstrated experience understanding business goals of a commercial organization;objectives and business outcomes, business capabilities, value-streams, businessprocesses and translating them into solution roadmaps, blueprints, and strategies
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms, and processing environments.
• Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practicalapplication of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business andoperating models.
• Knowledge of product management, agile principles and developmentmethodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice andguidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical andarchitectural debt.
• Experience working with technology such as CRM, MES, Trade Promotions Management/ Revenue Growth Management, B2B, B2C. Examples could include but are not limited toSalesforce, MS Dynamics, SAP.
• Experience in prior successful implementations of CRM platforms (preferably MSDynamics would be nice to have)
• Familiarity with master data management concepts, specifically for product,customer, and customer hierarchies
• Experience working in the medical or healthcare industry is preferred. 21CFRPart 820 andIOS13485 experience is especially helpful.
• Experience working with business processes supporting a commercial organization ispreferred. This includes working with frontline sales teams, as well as back-office supportteams.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across other functional verticals andhorizontals, including but not limited to Enterprise Architecture, data and analytics,infrastructure, integration services, supply chain, HR and finance.
• Demonstrated experience providing the necessary leadership and analysis to support thedevelopment of technology solutions that meet business needs and align witharchitectural governance and standards.
• Experience with source control management systems and continuousintegration/deployment environments
• Proven communication skills with both internal team members and external businessstakeholders with strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling variousprojects simultaneously

• General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms,and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, and depth perception.

• Alameda, CA
• Starting Base Salary is $153,008/year - $204,825/year.
• Individual compensation will vary over time-based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location and shift.

What We Offer

A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.