Enterprise Architect (m/f/d) AI Governance & Architecture

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Hanau; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive base salary plus bonus

30 days annual leave plus additional days off

Subsidised public transport

Comprehensive preventive medical check-ups

Employee canteen with freshly prepared meals

Job summary

Heraeus Holding GmbH in Hanau is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect (m/f/d) for AI Governance & Architecture. You will play a vital role in shaping the Enterprise Architecture with a focus on AI, defining governance, and aligning AI initiatives with business strategies.

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and a strong understanding of AI trends. The position offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, IT architecture, or technology strategy.
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and digital transformation topics.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Shape and develop the Enterprise Architecture discipline with AI focus.
• Define enterprise-wide AI reference architectures and governance.
• Contribute to AI governance process and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

IT architecture

Business architecture

AI trends

Governance-related roles

Cloud technologies

Digital transformation

Compliance considerations

Job description

Enterprise Architect (m/f/d) AI Governance & Architecture

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family‑owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world‑class quality in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family‑owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

The following challenges await you:

• As Enterprise Architect (m/f/d) AI Governance & Architecture, you will shape, position and further develop the Enterprise Architecture discipline with a dedicated focus on Artificial Intelligence within the Heraeus Group.
• You will define and evolve enterprise-wide AI reference architectures, architecture principles, guardrails and decision frameworks to ensure that AI initiatives are scalable, secure, compliant and aligned with the overall business and IT strategy.
• In close collaboration within IT, the AI & Digitalization Office and key stakeholders such as Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Data Protection and Risk Management, you will help establish a consistent and pragmatic approach to AI governance across the group.
• You will contribute to the further development of the AI governance process, ensuring that current and future regulatory requirements, internal policies and enterprise architecture standards are appropriately reflected in architectural decision‑making.
• Furthermore, you will support the evaluation, classification and prioritization of AI‑related initiatives and use cases from an enterprise architecture perspective, considering business value, architectural fit, risk, compliance, reusability and long‑term portfolio impact.
• You will help build transparency across the AI application and technology portfolio, identify synergies, avoid unnecessary complexity and promote reusable capabilities, platforms and patterns across the organization.
• You will consult and advise IT, business and AI teams on architectural best practices for AI‑enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with defined enterprise architecture standards, target architectures and governance guidelines.
• Last but not least, you will establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, business partners, architects and governance bodies to ensure close alignment between business ambitions, AI opportunities and enterprise‑wide architectural integrity.

Your profile:

• Several years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, IT architecture, business architecture or technology strategy; experience in governance‑related roles is beneficial.
• Good understanding of enterprise architecture methods, architecture governance, IT landscapes, cloud technologies, application architectures and digital transformation topics.
• Solid understanding of AI trends, AI‑enabled business capabilities and the implications of AI for enterprise architecture, governance, risk and compliance – without the need to act as a deep technical AI/ML specialist.
• Experience in defining architecture principles, reference architectures, guardrails, standards or governance processes in complex organizational environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory, security, data protection and compliance considerations related to AI, digital technologies or data‑driven solutions is an advantage.
• Ability to translate business needs, regulatory requirements and technology trends into pragmatic architectural guidance and decision criteria.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural and governance topics clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders in German and English.

What we offer:

• Strong salary package – attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
• Modern working time arrangements – time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results‑oriented work
• Regular time off – 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
• Additional benefits – subsidised public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check‑ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Sustainability and social commitment – sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations

ReqID: 59571