About the position
The Application Program Architect role is a pivotal position within the Logistics Modernization and Optimization project, tasked with leading the end -to -end design, development, and implementation of a custom scheduling and logistics application. This role drives the transformation of legacy manual processes into a streamlined, automated system, significantly improving operational efficiency, reducing errors, and delivering measurable ROI. The architect will serve as a strategic leader, guiding technical execution, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, and delivering data -driven insights to stakeholders. This 6 -month onsite contract in Newport News, VA, offers a unique opportunity to shape a critical technology initiative with lasting impact on business performance.
Responsibilities
• Lead a comprehensive assessment of current manual logistics and scheduling workflows.
• Develop data -informed recommendations and strategic roadmap for a custom application solution.
• Define POC milestones, ROI targets, and business justification for proposed automation.
• Design a scalable technical architecture that integrates with existing centralized databases.
• Orchestrate internal IT teams throughout the build phase, ensuring adherence to technical standards and project timelines.
• Implement automation tools to capture logistics data at order entry, eliminating manual entry and spreadsheet dependency.
• Deliver POC demonstrations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Produce a detailed phased project plan with clear deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Prepare and present ROI and justification reports highlighting cost savings and error reduction.
Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in application architecture and enterprise -level software development.
• Demonstrated success in designing custom applications (not off -the -shelf solutions).
• Proven expertise in process automation, system integration, and enterprise -scale application deployment.
• Deep understanding of database architecture, API design, and modern development frameworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience engaging stakeholders and managing technical teams.
Nice-to-haves
• Prior experience in logistics, supply chain technology, or related operational systems.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and phased implementation approaches.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation and detailed ROI analysis.