Sulzer Careers Head of Technical Architecture

Sulzer; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering company in Madrid is seeking a Chief Technical Architect to join their Data Analytics and Digital Team. The role involves aligning architecture with business goals, leading a technical team, and implementing cloud solutions primarily in Azure and GCP. Candidates should have a strong technical background in IT, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with other benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Restaurant tickets

Fringe benefits

International team experience

Great office facilities

Formación

• Solid experience in multi-country multi-cultural environments.
• Strong technical background in IT technologies including infrastructure and applications.
• Proven experience in large-scale IT systems design.
• Project management experience for large-scale IT projects.

Responsabilidades

• Align IT architecture with business goals and communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and establish standards for project teams.
• Design and implement cloud solutions, mainly on Azure and GCP.
• Lead a high-performing technical team and manage priorities.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Cloud architecture knowledge

Technical risk management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Chief Technical Architect to join our Data Analytics and Digital Team in Madrid.

Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Architecture

• Align architecture with business goals and communicate plans to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage technical risks.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Establish and maintain standards and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits.

DevOps & Development

• Implement DevOps practices and define the technology stack.
• Oversee technical execution and ensure architectural consistency.
• Support build vs. buy decisions.

Cloud Architecture

• Design and implement cloud solutions (mainly Azure and GCP).
• Translate business needs into scalable infrastructure.
• Maintain technical documentation.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Manage priorities and foster motivation.

Technology Innovation

• Scout emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Education and experience

• Solid experience working in complex multi-country multi-cultural matrix environments
• Strong technical background in various IT technologies including infrastructure, applications, data and security
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale complex IT systems
• Project management experience and ability to manage large-scale IT projects
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills to lead and manage teams of IT architects and data engineers

To succeed in this role you will need

• Knowledge in emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the IT architecture, software development, cloud & AI strategy
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and industry standards related to IT systems
• Ability to align the IT architecture with the overall business strategy and goals of the company
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate the IT architecture strategy and plans to stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and manage IT architecture risks and issues
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure

What we offer you

• A permanent contract.
• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Restaurant tickets
• Be part of an experienced international team.
• A good vibe working environment.
• Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
• Other fringe benefits

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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Note on employment details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1