Senior Manager, IT Corporate Functions Architect

QXO

Des Plaines, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,400–$210,600 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Access Control, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Construction, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Ecosystems, Employee Benefits, Enterprise Architecture, Facilities Management, HRIS/HRMS, Identity Data Management, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Product Family, Onboarding, Oracle, Product Development, Risk, Risk Analysis, Roofing, Security Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Sustainability, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Talent Management, Vision Plan, Waterproofing, Workforce Management
LOCATION
Des Plaines, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information. 

What you will do::
Lead enterprise architecture for HR and corporate functions capabilities across QXO and acquired operating companies, including human capital management, payroll, benefits, identity touchpoints, legal, compliance, communications, facilities, and administrative platforms
Define and evolve the target architecture supporting QXO’s HR and corporate functions platforms, including Oracle HCM, workforce data, employee experience tools, corporate workflow platforms, and adjacent operational systems
Support acquisition diligence by evaluating HR and corporate function system landscapes and defining pragmatic integration strategies for newly acquired businesses
Design scalable architecture patterns that enable QXO to rapidly onboard acquired employees and corporate functions while progressing toward standardized enterprise platforms
Define, document, and enforce architectural standards and patterns for HR platforms, employee data flows, workflow systems, integrations, and corporate function applications across the enterprise
Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Applications, Engineering, Data & Analytics, Security, Infrastructure, and Integration teams to align technology approaches and sequencing
Translate HR and corporate function objectives into clear technical decisions and execution plans
Guide platform and integration decisions across HCM, payroll, benefits, talent, workforce management, identity, service management, document management, workflow, and collaboration ecosystems
Identify architecture risks early and reduce operational disruption during acquisitions, employee onboarding, platform transitions, and corporate function harmonization efforts
Balance speed and pragmatism with architectural coherence across a rapidly growing enterprise
Influence teams and stakeholders to align on architecture decisions without direct authority
Provide clear recommendations and say “no” when required, with credibility grounded in employee impact, data sensitivity, compliance risk, cost, and delivery feasibility
What you will bring::

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, Business,Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

 

Specialized Knowledge

Enterprise HR platforms and corporate function architectures
ERP/HCM-driven environments including HR master data, payroll, benefits, talent, workforce management, identity, and employee lifecycle processes
Corporate function systems including legal, compliance, communications, facilities, service management, document management, workflow, and collaboration platforms
Employee data flows, HR integrations, identity dependencies, security considerations, and operational reporting
Architecture patterns supporting employee onboarding, acquired-company integration, corporate function harmonization, and multi-entity enterprises
Data privacy, compliance, access control, and sensitive employee data handling considerations

 

Skills

Strong system-level thinking and architectural judgment
Ability to translate HR and corporate function processes into scalable technology architectures
Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, business-oriented language
Stakeholder management across HR, legal, compliance, communications, applications, engineering, security, and business teams

 

Abilities

Work independently with minimal oversight
Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Make sound tradeoffs between speed, cost, and long-term sustainability
Navigate complex operational environments across multiple business units, acquired companies, platforms, and stakeholder groups

 

Other characteristics

Comfortable challenging assumptions and decisions constructively
Trusted partner to HR, corporate functions, applications, engineering, security, and integration teams
Pragmatic architect who balances enterprise standards with employee and business realities
Strong appreciation for employee experience, data privacy, operational continuity, and enterprise capability

 

Professional certifications

Architecture, cloud, HR technology, HCM, security, or corporate platform certifications preferred but not required

 

Experience

8+ years in enterprise architecture, HR systems architecture, corporate functions architecture, applications architecture, or related roles
Demonstrated experience designing and governing HR, HCM, payroll, benefits, employee lifecycle, workflow, or corporate function platforms
Experience supporting Oracle HCM, Workday, Microsoft 365, employee experience platforms, or related enterprise systems strongly preferred
Experience supporting acquisitions, employee onboarding, system harmonization, or multi-entity environments strongly preferred
What you will earn::
  • 401(k) with employer match  
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
  • PTO, company holidays, and parental leave  
  • Paid training and certifications  
  • Legal assistance and identity protection  
  • Pet insurance  
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)  

 

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. 

 

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.  

Pay Range: USD $140,400.00 - USD $210,600.00 /Yr.

About the Company

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