Enterprise Architect - Applications

Sonepar Canada, Inc.

Paris

Sur place

EUR 90 000 - 120 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

75% reimbursement of transport pass

Swile Ticket restaurant card

Company gym access

Sustainable mobility package

Health insurance & Welfare

Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus

Résumé du poste

Sonepar Canada, Inc. is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect – Applications to enhance our application landscape in a hybrid role. You will define architecture standards, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with our technology strategy.

This role demands strong expertise in enterprise architecture and stakeholder management, with an emphasis on cloud-native platforms and modern architecture patterns. Enjoy benefits like health insurance and a dynamic international work culture.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Architecture or Solution Architecture roles.
Strong experience with global transformation programs and enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of business processes and applications.

Responsabilités

Define and maintain the target enterprise application architecture.
Lead the simplification of the application landscape.
Support major business transformation programs.

Connaissances

Enterprise architecture expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cloud-native platforms knowledge

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Outils

SAP

Salesforce

Adobe

Description du poste

Sonepar is an independent family-owned group and a world leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, solutions and related services to the trade. In 2024, Sonepar generated a turnover of €32.5 billion. With a presence in 40 countries and an extensive network of retail outlets, the Group is undertaking an ambitious transformation to make life easier for its customers by offering them an omnichannel experience and a range of sustainable solutions for the industrial, construction and energy sectors. Our 46,000 employees are committed to the electrification of the world and united by a shared Purpose: “Power Progress for Future Generations.

At Sonepar, we value your skills and your passion, and if your career path has taken a few twists and turns, that only serves to enrich your story. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued for who they are. Regardless of physical ability, requirements, gender, sexual orientation, educational background or other aspects of diversity, every role at Sonepar is open to people who share our core values and commitments. We are proud to have been awarded theGEEIS (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) label and to be a partner of AGEFIPH (Association for the Management of the Fund for the Professional Integration of People with Disabilities).

Position Summary

Sonepar is looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Architect – Applications to help define and drive the evolution of the Group application landscape.

This role will be responsible for shaping the target application architecture, rationalizing enterprise platforms, defining architecture standards and governance, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives across Sonepar’s global organization.

The Enterprise Architect will work closely with Business stakeholders, Regional IT organizations, Product teams, Digital leaders, and strategic technology partners to ensure that business applications are scalable, integrated, secure, and aligned with Sonepar’s long-term business and technology strategy.

This is a highly visible global role requiring a strong combination of strategic thinking, enterprise architecture expertise, stakeholder management, and execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain the target enterprise application architecture aligned with Sonepar’s strategic priorities.
Drive the modernization and simplification of the global application landscape.
Establish architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
Ensure alignment across ERP, PIM, OMS, CPQ, WMS, TMS, CRM, Pricing, eCommerce, Digital Workplace, AI, and other enterprise platforms.
Lead application rationalization initiatives to reduce complexity, technical debt, and duplication.
Define integration patterns and interoperability standards in collaboration with Integration and Data architecture teams.
Transformation & Strategic Programs
Support major business transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
Assess business requirements and translate them into scalable enterprise solutions.
Participate in solution evaluations, RFPs, vendor assessments, and technology selection processes.
Ensure that new solutions fit within the target enterprise architecture and operating model.
Contribute to M&A integration and application harmonization activities when required.
Establish and operate architecture governance processes across global and regional initiatives.
Review and validate solution architectures for compliance with enterprise standards.
Drive architectural consistency, reusability, and standardization across the organization.
Ensure alignment with security, compliance, data governance, and operational requirements.
Define and monitor architecture KPIs and technical health indicators.
Partner closely with Business stakeholders and IT leadership teams across countries and functions.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering teams, Infrastructure, Security, and Data organizations.
Influence senior stakeholders and provide architectural guidance on strategicn
Mentor solution architects and contribute to the development of the enterprise architecture community.
Promote modern architecture practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience Architecture, Solution Architecture, or large-scale Application Architecture roles.
Strong experience with complex enterprise environments and global transformation programs.
Deep understanding of enterprise business applications and business processes.
Experience across domains such as ERP, Supply Chain, Commerce, Pricing, Product Information Management, Integration, and Data Platforms.
Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns including API-led architecture, event-driven architecture, cloud-native platforms, SaaS ecosystems, and microservices.
Experience with enterprise integration platforms and middleware technologies.
Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, governance, and technology standardization.
Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Ability to balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in B2B distribution, retail, industrial, manufacturing, or supply chain-intensive industries.
Familiarity with modern commerce and omnichannel ecosystems.
Experience with AI-enabled business capabilities and digital transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Experience with major enterprise platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow, or similar ecosystems.

The successful candidate will:

Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and systems-level vision.
Be collaborative, pragmatic, and execution-oriented.
Operate effectively in complex international environments.
Drive simplification and standardization while supporting business agility.
Challenge the status quo and promote innovation.
Build trusted relationships across business and technology organizationsli>

Work Mode & Location

- Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème) after the trial period

Benefits that await you:

The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!
The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!
The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.
The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.
75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.
Swile Ticket restaurant card
Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.
Sustainable mobility package
Health insurance & Welfare
Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.