Enterprise Architect

Basf venezolana, s.a.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein zukunftsorientiertes Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Architekten, um die digitale Transformation voranzutreiben. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Architekturinitiativen leiten und sicherstellen, dass die IT-Strategie mit den Unternehmenszielen übereinstimmt. Sie werden die Gelegenheit haben, innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln und mit internationalen Teams zusammenzuarbeiten, um die digitale Landschaft zu optimieren. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Technologie und eine Vision für eine nachhaltige Zukunft haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre relevante Berufserfahrung in Architektur und IT-Strategie.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in analytischem und strategischem Denken.

Responsibilities

• Vertretung der BASF Digital-Community und Unterstützung der digitalen Roadmap.
• Entwicklung und Bereitstellung von Tools zur Verwaltung digitaler Landschaften.

Skills

Architektur Design Prinzipien

Analytisches Denken

Führungskompetenzen

Technische Expertise

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor in Informatik

Job description

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, inspire and develop diverse talents who will elevate BASF’s digital journey.

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe are part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

Responsibilities and Key Outcomes

• Act as a Global / Regional representative of BASF Digital community, supporting BASF Digital roadmap, helping GDS to identify, execute and implement customer-centric digital solutions in an actionable and measurable way.
• As part of the Strategy and Enterprise Architecture team, take over an active role in the coordination, specification, design, and evaluation of enterprise architecture related topics.
• Drive architecture initiatives across BASF, ensuring alignment with business goals and providing strategic direction.
• Develop IT Strategy that enhances architectural principles, reflects enterprise requirements, and fosters innovation.
• Establish a proactive guiding role by communicating architectural direction broadly to ensure alignment from the start.
• Define and govern architectural standards, tools, methodologies, and blueprints for consistency and quality.
• Develop and provide tools for domains, organizations, or regions to manage their digital landscapes with architecture principles embedded.
• Facilitate collaboration across architectural community to optimize the IT landscape, ensuring seamless integration and business strategy alignment.
• Manage technical approvals for IT demands and oversee escalation processes, establishing robust governance.
• Represent enterprise architecture towards business stakeholders and in decision-making, ensuring organizational alignment.
• Ensure enterprise / solution architects have opportunities for training, hands-on work, and certifications to stay current with technological advancements.

Job Requirements

Education and work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology or in a comparable field.
• Minimum 5 years related working experience in the required technical & professional requirements below.

Technical & Professional Knowledge (mandatory)

• Expertise in architecture design principles and integration frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities across various levels.
• Leadership qualities including coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Broad technical expertise with in-depth knowledge in specific business process areas.
• Ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across teams and domains.
• Strong communication, change management, and result orientation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills within an international team and fluent in English.

Technical & Professional Knowledge (additional plus/nice to have skills)

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023.

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.