Senior Enterprise Architect (Director) ERP & Core Platforms

Amer Sports Corporation; München; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Career development

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Cross-brand exposure

Job summary

Amer Sports in Munich seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect for ERP & Core Platforms at director level. You will shape the north star architecture across SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, EWM, and AI-enabled platforms, ensuring a scalable, governed landscape while driving a Clean Core approach.

Work with global brands and IT leaders, align with finance and transformation roadmaps, and maintain architectural runway post go-live. Regular international travel is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP and enterprise architecture experience.
• Experience with large-scale SAP transformation programs.
• Fluent English; German or additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the north star architecture for ERP and core platforms (SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, EWM, Datasphere, Ariba, Business AI Platform).
• Champion Clean Core and enable RISE-compliant extensions while keeping SAP extensible, upgradable, and AI-ready.
• Lead global S/4 HANA transformation governance and align with target architecture.
• Collaborate with brand IT across portfolios and ensure architecture decisions meet global standards.
• Travel 20–40% to Chicago and Salomon sites; partner with program leadership, SI, and workstreams.
• Report to Head of Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture.

Skills

SAP

S/4 HANA

EWM

Ariba

BTP

LeanIX

ArchiMate

TOGAF

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

LeanIX

ArchiMate

TOGAF

Job description

Senior Enterprise Architect (Director) ERP & Core Platforms (m/f/d)

We're looking for aSenior Enterprise Architect ERP & Core Platforms (m/f/d)for Amer Sports' office inGarching (Munich), Germany.

This is aDirector-levelposition within Amer Sports' Group IT organization.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence.
We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you're looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Define and own the north star architecture for Amer Sports' ERP and core platform landscape — setting the long-term target state acrossSAP ECC,S/4 HANA,EWM,Datasphere,Ariba, andBusiness AI Platform
• ChampionClean Coreprinciples — governing customization boundaries, driving RISE-compliant extension patterns, and keeping the SAP platform extensible, upgradable, and AI-ready
• Design the ERP template for scale — ensuring that growth across brands, channels, and markets is absorbed by the platform without a proportional increase in complexity

S/4 Transformation Authority

• Serve as the primary architecture authority for the globalS/4 HANAtransformation — governing design decisions through the change control board and ensuring alignment with the target architecture
• Work day-to-day with program leadership, the system integrator, and workstream leads to resolve architectural trade-offs while keeping delivery on track
• Set a clear architectural runway beyond go-live, positioning the ERP landscape for continuous evolution — including futureBusiness AI Platformcapabilities

Brand & Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary architecture partner to Enterprise Applications — aligning platform design, application ownership, and operational handover
• Collaborate with brand IT organizations across the portfolio — includingSalomonandWilson— to ensure brand requirements are represented in architecture decisions and global standards travel into brand contexts
• Partner with Finance Transformation to deliver a reliable, high-integrity ERP foundation for Finance processes, reporting, and the Finance transformation roadmap
• Be present where the work happens — this role involvesregular international travel (20–40%), with visits to key stakeholder teams and locations includingChicagoandSalomonsites

Governance & Stakeholder Influence

• Make sound architectural decisions under live program pressure — holding design principles while staying pragmatic about delivery realities
• Build trust-based working relationships across program, brand, and functional counterparts; architectural authority in this role is exercised through collaboration and influence, not hierarchy
• You will report to the Head of Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture.

What you need to succeed

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 10+ yearsof experience in SAP and enterprise architecture, including architecture governance of large-scale SAP transformation programs
• Deep command of SAP architecture acrossECCandS/4 HANA— covering Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, andEWM
• Hands‑on experience withS/4 HANA,EWM,Ariba, andBTP— including SAP data modeling, integration with non-SAP systems, and Clean Core governance tooling
• Solid understanding ofS/4 HANAin consumer-goods contexts (Fashion, Vertical Business, DTC and B2B) andBusiness AI Platformarchitecture
• Proven experience in multi-brand or multi-entity environments, balancing global standardization with business-specific requirements
• Working knowledge of EA management and modeling tools —LeanIX,ArchiMate, or equivalent
• Familiarity with established architecture frameworks such asTOGAF, with the ability to document, govern, and communicate architecture using industry-standard repositories and notations

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Track record of building trust-based relationships and aligning diverse stakeholder groups across program, brand, and functional levels
• Confident architectural decision‑making under pressure — able to hold the line on design principles without losing sight of delivery momentum
• Structured communicator — clear and effective across program, brand, and executive audiences, in both written and presentation formats

Languages & Qualifications

• FluentEnglish(written and spoken) — mandatory; the role operates daily with international program, brand, and functional teams
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Informatics, or equivalent

What we consider a plus

• Background in consulting
• Experience with architecture continuity and platform stewardship beyond go-live
• TOGAFcertification
• German or additional language skills

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how we do work.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
• IT:At Amer Sports, IT professionals have the chance to work on cutting‑edge projects and implement advanced technologies, driving progress in a globally recognized company with prestigious brands.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with recruiter to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews:4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Employment type: Full time employment contract

Amer Sports

Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting‑edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.

With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $6.6 billion of revenue in 2025. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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