(Senior) IT Solution Architect (f/m/d)

PALFINGER; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Work from home

Training opportunities

PALfit health program

Company restaurant

Job ticket

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

PALFINGER in Austria seeks an experienced IT Architect to lead the design of modular, scalable enterprise architecture and align IT with business goals across Global ICT. You will report to the Head of Cyber Security & Architecture and collaborate with stakeholders to shape technical strategy.

You bring at least 3 years in IT/technical architecture, strong knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate, SAP Architecture, ServiceNow or Azure Cloud Services, and fluent English (German a plus).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Information Systems, Engineering or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in IT/technical architecture, with on‑premises and cloud experience.
• Solid knowledge in IT management areas: delivery, requirements, operations, governance, security.
• Familiar with architecture patterns and notations: TOGAF, Zachman, NIST, ArchiMate.
• Strong English communication; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and maintain a modular, scalable, and future‑oriented enterprise architecture.
• Improve architecture processes, tools, and documentation across layers.
• Translate requirements into deliverables and work packages for implementations.
• Collaborate with architects, stakeholders, and project teams for strategic fit.
• Drive innovation through research, proofs‑of‑concepts, and emerging tech.

Kenntnisse

Enterprise architecture

Cloud & on-prem architecture

IT management

English proficiency

German language

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovative mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

NIST

ArchiMate

SAP Architecture

ServiceNow

Azure Cloud Services

Jobbeschreibung

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

In order to achieve this, we are looking to enhance our ICT team with You – an experienced, hands‑on and cross‑thinking professional with the ability to in‑depth assume and further develop the IT / OT / Digital Product & Service landscape in the challenging technical setting of a Global Market leader in the Industrial field in order to leverage the full potential of the organization and its technical & process abilities together with the Business. In this function you are part of Global ICT and report directly to the Head of Cyber Security & Architecture. You combine your technological and modeling competencies and are hands‑on responsible for matching information technology with business requirements and designing systems and solutions in order to best‑possible support the achievement of PALFINGER’s business goals.

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Your Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a modular, scalable, and future‑oriented enterprise architecture that guides technical implementation
• Continuously improve architecture processes, tools, and documentation across infrastructure and application layers (e.g., CMDB, EA Suite, IT Discovery
• Translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables and technical work packages to support solution implementatio
• Collaborate and align with architects, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure architectural consistency and strategic fit
• Drive innovation through research, proof‑of‑concepts, and the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices

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Your Qualifications

• Educational foundation: At least a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field — a Master’s degree is preferred
• Proven experience: Minimum of 3 years in IT architecture or technical architecture, including the design of complex on‑premises, cloud, and cloud‑native solutions; candidates from technical domains aspiring to move into architecture are also encouraged
• Practical knowledge: Solid experience in IT management areas such as project delivery, requirements analysis, operations, architecture governance, and security management
• Familiarity with frameworks and tools: Understanding of architecture design patterns, frameworks, and notations (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, NIST, ArchiMate), as well as hands‑on experience with Enterprise Architecture tools, SAP Architecture, ServiceNow or Azure Cloud Services
• Strong communication and innovation skills: Excellent command of English (German a plus) with the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and stay up to date with technology trends and best practices

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WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and the possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and a daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53 241,02 based on full‑time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market‑conforming overpayment.