Enterprise Architect (f/m/d)

000170 Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.; Italia; Remoto; EUR 38.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u. is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to build and maintain the EA baseline. You will align framework with business strategy and security, establish governance, and support demand management with architectural validation.

The role focuses on translating strategy into execution, leading cross-functional collaboration, and driving cost-efficient, scalable solutions in a dynamic IT landscape in Italy.

Competenze

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models.
• Education in CS/IS/Engineering with TOGAF or equivalent certification a plus.
• Ability to map IT landscape and align with business strategy.

Mansioni

• Build and maintain the Enterprise Architecture baseline by mapping applications and integrations.
• Define and align architecture framework with business strategy and security requirements.
• Establish governance, guidelines, and compliance with standards.
• Support demand management with architectural validation and prioritization.
• Drive transformation roadmaps with Solution Architects.

Conoscenze

Enterprise Architecture

Governance

Security

Stakeholder management

Delivery mindset

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

TOGAF certification

Strumenti

LeanIX

Descrizione del lavoro

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Architecture Foundation: Build and maintain the Enterprise Architecture baseline by mapping the current IT landscape (applications, components, integrations) and aligning it with the target architecture.
• Framework & Strategy Alignment: Define, evolve, and ensure alignment of the Enterprise Architecture framework with business strategy, security requirements, and group standards.
• Governance & Standards: Establish and enforce Enterprise Architecture governance, including guidelines, review processes, and compliance with defined standards.
• Demand & Portfolio Alignment: Support and integrate Enterprise Architecture into IT demand management processes, ensuring architectural validation, prioritization, and value-driven decision-making.
• Architectural Roadmaps & Transformation: Assess the current landscape against the target architecture, identify gaps, and drive pragmatic transformation initiatives with Solution Architects.
• Architecture Design & Decision Support: Guide architecture and service design decisions, ensuring scalability, resilience, cost efficiency, and overall solution quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Transparency: Ensure clear documentation and visualization of architecture while engaging business and technical stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption.

Qualifications:

• Enterprise Architecture Expertise: Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture frameworks, governance models, and architecture best practices, with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Education & Certifications: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification is a strong plus.
• IT Landscape & Transformation: Proven ability to assess complex IT environments and define actionable transformation roadmaps.
• Security & Service Management: Solid understanding of IT security, compliance, and service lifecycle management principles.
• Tools & Modeling: Experience with architecture modeling and visualization tools (e.g., LeanIX or similar platforms).
• Execution & Delivery Mindset: Strong ownership, ability to translate strategy into execution, manage priorities, and drive results in complex environments.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Excellent communication, storytelling, and influencing skills, with a collaborative and structured working style.

The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €42,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.