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FUELED BY PEOPLE.\nWhat’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. \nWith over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. \nAs we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. \nAbout the Role:\nKinder's is seekinga strategic, collaborative, and technically accomplished Enterprise Architect to help shape the technology foundation supporting our next chapter of growth. \nAs Kinder's continues to expand its operations, product portfolio, and technology capabilities, this leader will be responsible fordefining and advancing our enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring our systems, platforms, data, and integrations work together to support a rapidly evolving business. \nThis is a highly visible leadership role that sits at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution. The role will partner closely with IT leadership, functional business leaders, and external technology partners to establisharchitectural standards, guide technology investments, simplify complex environments, and develop scalable solutions that enable long-term growth. \nThe ideal candidate brings a combination of enterprise architecture expertise, business acumen, and a builder's mentality. This individual can think strategically about where technology needs to go while remainingclose enough to the details to help teams navigate complex decisions and deliver practical solutions. \nSuccess in this role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, influences throughcollaboration rather than hierarchy, and understands how to introduce structure and governance without slowing down an entrepreneurial organization. \nKey Responsibilities Include:\nEnterprise Transformation & Technology Modernization \nLead the development and execution of enterprise architecture strategies that enable technology transformation and support Kinder's evolving business needs. \nAssess the current enterprise technology environment, identifyarchitectural gaps and technical debt, and develop a future-state architecture roadmap. \nDrive modernization initiatives that improve integration, scalability, reliability, and efficiency across enterprise systems. \nPartner with IT and business leaders to align transformation priorities with business objectives, operational needs, and technology investments. \nGuidearchitectural decisions across ERP, enterprise applications, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and integration technologies. \nIdentifyopportunities to streamline technology platforms, reduce complexity, improve interoperability, and strengthen enterprise capabilities. \nSupport digital transformation initiatives involving automation, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies. \nEstablish measurable outcomes for architecture and modernization initiatives, ensuring technology investments deliver tangible business value. \nEnterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance \nEstablish Kinder's enterprise architecture principles, standards, frameworks, and decision-making practices. \nDevelop and maintaincurrent-stateand future-state architecture models that provide visibility intoenterprise technology capabilities and dependencies. \nCreate practical architectural governance processes that support consistency, security, scalability, and business agility. \nPartner with technology teams to ensure new solutionsalign with long-term enterprise architecture objectives. \nEvaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and enterprise platforms to inform technology investment decisions. \nGuidearchitectural design and integration decisions involving SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise business systems. \nBalance immediate operational requirements with long-term technology sustainability and architectural integrity. \nCross-Functional Leadership & Business Partnership \nServe as a strategic technology advisor to IT leadership and business stakeholders. \nCollaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, and other functions to understand business capabilities and technology requirements. \nTranslate business challenges into scalable technology solutions and architectural recommendations. \nInfluence technology decisions across teams without relying on direct reporting relationships. \nPartner with Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Data & Analytics teams to align architectural priorities and transformation initiatives. \nCommunicate complex architectural concepts, investment recommendations, and technology tradeoffs to technical and nontechnical audiences. \nBuilding Future Enterprise Architecture Capabilities \nEstablish the foundational capabilities, processes, and operating model for Kinder's emerging Enterprise Architecture function. \nIdentifyfuture architecture talent and capability needs based on business growth and technology transformation priorities. \nProvidetechnical leadership and architectural guidance to internal teams, consultants, implementation partners, and vendors. \nDevelop reusable architecture standards, reference models, and documentation that support organizational scalability. \nHelp shape the future Enterprise Architecture organization, with the opportunity to recruit, develop, and lead a dedicated team as business needs evolve. \nFoster a collaborative, forward-looking approach to technology architecture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. \nSkills + Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. \n10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, including substantial experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology transformation. \nDemonstrated success leading enterprise technology modernization or transformation initiatives in complex business environments. \nExperience developing enterprise architecture strategies, future-state roadmaps, and architectural standards. \nStrong knowledge of enterprise applications, ERP systems, integration architecture, cloud technologies, data platforms, and cybersecurity principles. \nExperience working with SAP or comparable enterprise ERP platforms; SAP S/4HANA experience stronglypreferred. \nProven ability to evaluate complex technology environments, identifyopportunities for simplification, and develop scalable architectural solutions. \nExperience establishingor maturing enterprise architecture practices, governance models, or technology standards. \nStrong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectivesinto technology strategies and investment recommendations. \nDemonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and guide technology decisions without direct reporting authority. \nExperience partnering with technology implementation teams, external vendors, and enterprise transformation programs. \nStrong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities. \nA hands-on, collaborative leadership approach with the ability to operatestrategically while remainingengaged in technical architecture and solution design. \nPreferred Qualifications \nExperience in consumer packagedgoods, food and beverage, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly complex operating environments. \nExperience supporting large-scale ERP transformation, enterprise systems integration, or digital modernization initiatives. \nFamiliarity with SAP S/4HANA and related enterprise technology ecosystems. \nExperience with cloud platforms, integrationmiddleware, APIs, and modern enterprise data architectures. \nFamiliarity with enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF or comparable frameworks. \nExperience building or scaling an enterprise architecture capability within a high-growth or transforming organization. \nExposure toAI, automation, advanced analytics, and emerging enterprise technologies. \nExperience supporting technology integration associated with acquisitions, business expansion, or organizational transformation. \nPay Transparency\nThe expected starting salary range for this role is $215,000- $240,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.\nSEASONED FOR SUCCESS:\nNo two days here are the same. \nWe try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure - everyone is a difference maker here. \nWe make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information - our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. \nWe believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. \nWe believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. \nWe aren’t trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. \nBENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:\nWe offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. \nOUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:\nWe believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.\nWHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:\nKinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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