Application Program Architect Consultant

About the position The Application Program Architect role is a pivotal position reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company on business performance. Responsibilities • reputed company a comprehensive assessment of reputed company reputed company logistics and scheduling workflows. • reputed company data -informed recommendations and strategic roadmap for a custom application solution. • Define POC milestones, ROI targets, and business justification for proposed automation. • Design a reputed company 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 reputed company entry and spreadsheet dependency. • Deliver POC demonstrations to executive leadership and key stakeholders. • Produce a detailed phased project plan with reputed company 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 reputed company -level software development. • Demonstrated reputed company in designing custom applications (not off -reputed company solutions). • Proven expertise in process automation, system integration, and reputed company -reputed company 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. reputed company-to-haves • Prior experience in logistics, supply chain technology, or reputed company operational systems. • Familiarity with agile methodologies and phased implementation approaches. • Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation and detailed ROI analysis. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job