Global Enterprise Architecture Governance Lead

ABB; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define, operate, and continuously improve the enterprise architecture governance framework, standards, and compliance mechanisms. You will ensure architectural consistency, risk reduction, and strategic alignment across ABB’s decentralized operating model.

The role involves governance, practice development, enablement of the EA community, and maintaining standards across business, data, application, technology, security, and integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems or related field.
• 8+ years in Enterprise Architecture with governance experience.
• Experience implementing EA frameworks in global organizations.
• Experience in decentralized, multi-domain, or federated operating models.
• Familiarity with architecture modeling tools (e.g., Ardoq, ArchiMate).
• TOGAF or equivalent EA framework certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Governing and operating the enterprise architecture governance model, including decision rights and review forums.
• Defining and maintaining EA practice standards, frameworks, and methodologies aligned with industry best practices.
• Driving initiatives to strengthen the EA community through training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration platforms.
• Owning and maintaining enterprise architecture standards and policies across domains.
• Measuring governance effectiveness using KPIs and continuously improving standards and tooling.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems

Tools

Ardoq

ArchiMate

Job description

ABB is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define, operate, and continuously improve the enterprise architecture governance framework, standards, and compliance mechanisms. You will ensure architectural consistency, risk reduction, and strategic alignment across ABB’s decentralized operating model.

The role involves governance, practice development, enablement of the EA community, and maintaining standards across business, data, application, technology, security, and integration