Global VP Enterprise Architecture (m/f/d) - Fashion

Page Executive; Deutschland; Hybrid; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global fashion brand is seeking a Global VP Enterprise Architecture to shape its architectural framework. This leadership role requires experience in the fashion industry and strong technical expertise in enterprise architecture. The successful candidate will directly report to the CTO and work with exceptional global colleagues. An attractive salary package includes a relocation option to Southern Germany.

Leistungen

Outstanding opportunity to shape a global fashion brand

Working with exceptional global colleagues

Attractive salary package

International travels 30%

Qualifikationen

• Multiple years of experience as a leader in Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong and deep technical expertise in EA with an engineering background.
• Experience in the global fashion industry or from a leading Big Tech brand.
• Willingness to relocate to Southern Germany or travel regularly.

Aufgaben

• Spearhead the development of an architectural framework for growth.
• Lead a multidisciplinary architecture function overseeing technology stacks.
• Facilitate governance processes through leadership of architecture boards.
• Act as a trusted architectural advisor to senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in Enterprise Architecture

Technical expertise in EA

Experience in the fashion industry

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master Degree in Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

• Global Leadership Role in the fashion industry
• Iconic international brand based in Southern Germany

About Our Client

My client is an iconic, global fashion brand from Southern Germany. As a result of an undergoing company wide transformation, we are looking to hire a Global VP Enterprise Architecture (m/f/d), to be based in Southern Germany (relocation package available).

Job Description

• Spearhead the development of a unified, forward‑looking architectural framework that supports growth through streamlined, scalable solutions, fully integrated with overarching business and technology goals
• Build out and lead a multidisciplinary architecture function comprising experts in information, application, and technology domains, tasked with overseeing technology stacks, architectural standards, governance models, and enterprise‑wide frameworks
• Facilitate governance processes through leadership of enterprise architecture boards. Uphold architectural governance through policy enforcement, exception handling, and alignment with corporate risk and compliance requirements
• Operate as a trusted architectural advisor to senior leadership, ensuring key technical strategies and decisions are in line with enterprise data and digital transformation objectives

The Successful Applicant

• You bring multiple years of experience working as a leader in Enterprise Architecture
• You have experience in the global fashion industry (either for a brand or for a larger fashion group) and / or bring strong experiences from a leading Big Tech brand.
• You bring strong and deep technical expertise across the board specifically in EA and have an engineering background
• Master Degree in Computer Science or at the intersection of IT and business
• English language proficiency is a must for this role
• You are willing to relocate to Southern Germany or to regularly travel there on a weekly basis

What's on Offer

• Outstanding opportunity to shape a global fashion brand
• Enterprise Architecture at its best
• Working with exceptional global colleagues
• International travels 30%
• Attractive salary package
• Directly reporting to the CTO