IS Lead Architect - ELDS Division

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Europe is seeking a senior enterprise architect to translate business strategy into target architectures and roadmaps. You will support major transformation programs, provide hands-on guidance, and ensure secure, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

The role is hybrid with location preference for Krakow, Poland, and enables collaboration across Europe. Fluency in English is required and experience with Azure, APIs, containers, DevSecOps and observability is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in enterprise/domain/solution architecture in a global setting.
• Ability to define target/transition architectures and multi-year roadmaps.
• Broad knowledge across application, data, integration, cloud, cybersecurity and lifecycle architecture.
• Experience supporting large transformation programs and multi-domain landscapes.
• Familiarity with modern architectures and technologies (Azure, APIs, event-driven integration, containers, DevSecOps, observability).

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy and priorities into target architectures and roadmaps.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to transformation programs and delivery teams.
• Ensure secure, scalable, integrated solutions aligned with standards.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and realistic transition steps across domains.
• Guide modernization of the application and technology landscape.
• Balance long-term direction with delivery speed, value, cost and risk.
• Facilitate architecture decisions with business leaders and project teams.
• Support responsible adoption of cloud, data, AI, automation, and modern tech.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Domain architecture

Solution architecture

Azure cloud

APIs

Event-driven integration

Containers

DevSecOps

Observability

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ERP

CRM

CPQ

MES

SaaS

Data integration

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
IS Applications & Architecture Manager
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IS Lead Architect - ELDS Division

The work model for the role is: Hybrid . Location: Europe, with preference for Krakow (Poland), Dalmine (Italy) or Brno (Czech Republic).

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy and transformation priorities into practical target architectures and executable roadmaps.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to major transformation programs and solution delivery teams.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, integrated, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Identify dependencies, constraints, risks, and realistic transition steps across programs and technology domains.
• Guide modernization of the application and technology landscape, including consolidation, replacement, and retirement decisions.
• Balance long-term architectural direction with delivery speed, business value, cost, risk, and operational needs.
• Facilitate architecture decisions with business leaders, process owners, service owners, project teams, and technology partners.
• Support the responsible adoption of cloud, data, AI, automation, and modern application technologies.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong experience in enterprise, domain, or solution architecture within a complex global organization.
• Proven ability to define target architectures, transition architectures, and multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Broad understanding of application, data, integration, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology lifecycle architecture.
• Practical experience supporting large transformation programs and complex, multi-domain solution landscapes.
• Knowledge of modern architectures and technologies, including Microsoft Azure, APIs, event-driven integration, containers, DevSecOps, and observability.
• Experience with enterprise applications and platforms such as ERP, CRM, CPQ, MES, SaaS, data, and integration solutions.
• Strong business orientation, stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics and convert architectural direction into clear, actionable decisions.
• Fluent spoken and written English; experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, engineering, or electrification environment is an advantage

This opportunity is open to candidates in one or multiple countries that have adopted the European Pay Transparency Directive, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear, indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.