(Senior) Enterprise Architect (f/m/d)

Heidelberg Materials North America; Heidelberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Up to 50% remote within Germany

30 vacation days + special vacation

Profit share/bonus

JobTicket

JobBike

Company fitness room

Onboarding buddy program

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a (Senior) Enterprise Architect to bridge business and IT in Heidelberg, Germany. You will translate business strategy into architecture, advise leaders, and collaborate with process and technical experts to lay the digital foundation for the company.

You will lead architecture in strategic initiatives, develop target architectures, and shape our EA services while leveraging LeanIX, TOGAF, ArchiMate and SAP S/4HANA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT architecture in mid- to large-scale organizations.
• Proven experience turning architectures into real implementations.
• Solid hands-on background in SAP (S/4HANA) or comparable ERP landscapes.
• Knowledge of EA frameworks and tools such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, LeanIX.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture in strategic initiatives and major projects.
• Develop business-driven target and transition architectures, including AI and PoCs.
• Act as a trusted advisor for one or more business domains and translate needs into architecture.
• Shape and evolve EA services, methods and tools (LeanIX, AI-enabled workflows).
• Assess architectural impact of new demands and provide recommendations.
• Translate complex topics into simple pictures for product teams and executives.
• Identify opportunities for AI and data and drive them from idea to implementation.

Skills

IT architecture

Enterprise Architecture

SAP

TOGAF

ArchiMate

LeanIX

Microsoft Azure

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in BIS/CS

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

LeanIX

Microsoft Azure

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

For Digital - Strategy & Partnerships team, we are looking for a (Senior) Enterprise Architect (f/m/d).

As (Senior) Enterprise Architect, you build the bridge between business and IT. You turn business strategy into architecture that can be delivered and ensure a shared understanding among all stakeholders. You advise leaders and product owners , and work closely with process and technical experts, agile teams and external partners to lay the digital foundation for Heidelberg Materials.

This position is based in Heidelberg , Germany, and reports directly to the Director Enterprise Architecture.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• Lead architecture in strategic initiatives and major projects
• Develop business-driven target and transition architectures , including AI and other emerging technologies, and validate them through PoCs
• Act as a trusted advisor for one or more business domains, translating business needs into architecture and connecting the right people to reach joint decisions
• Shape and evolve our EA services , methods and tools, including LeanIX and AI-supported ways of working
• Assess the architectural impact of new demands and give clear recommendations
• Translate complex architecture topics into simple pictures , from product teams to executive management
• Identify opportunities for AI and data and drive them from idea to implementation

YOUR PROFILE

• At least a B achelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in IT architecture in mid- to large-scale organizations, e.g. as Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect or Architecture Consultant
• Proven experience in turning architectures into real implementation , ideally in consulting or business-facing projects
• Solid hands-on background in SAP (ideally S/4HANA) or comparable ERP landscapes
• Sound process knowledge in areas such as Sales, Supply Chain or Shared Services (e.g. order-to-cash, procure-to-pay)
• A natural translator between business and IT, with clear storytelling and recommendations up to executive management
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge, thrives in a matrix organization and puts team success first
• Practical experience with AI and data in an enterprise context
• Knowledge of EA frameworks and tools (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, LeanIX) and cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure) is a plus
• Fluent English language skills ; German is an advantage
• Willingness to travel occasionally

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus , Christmas , and vacation payment
• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
• Company fitness room , various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations - for e-bike and car

... and much more.