Enterprise Architect, Global (m/f/d)

Olympus Corporation; Coimbra; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

LinkedIn Learning (unlimited access)

On-site parking (cars, motorcycles, EV

Vacation days (24 days)

Free Curative Medicine

Canteen with diverse meal options

Team events and celebrations

Referral Program

Job summary

Olympus in Portugal seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and govern the technology blueprint for HR, Finance, Corporate & Compliance. You will align technology strategy with business priorities, develop current-state and reference architectures, and guide major initiatives across applications, data, and platforms.

You will lead architecture governance, collaborate with global teams, ensure security and regulatory compliance, and drive technology rationalization and innovation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience within a complex, global organization.
• 5-10+ years of broader IT experience across architecture and related technology disciplines.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong knowledge of business, application, data, and technology architecture concepts and practices.
• Experience in related areas such as solution architecture, software engineering, business analysis, systems integration, product delivery, or process and data modeling.
• Understanding of business processes within HR, Finance, Corporate, or Compliance functions; experience in regulated industries is an advantage.
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, architecture standards, and reference architectures aligned to business objectives.
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, seniority levels, and geographical regions.
• Knowledge of security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements relevant to enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms, application portfolio management, integration architecture, and technology rationalization.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technology vision, architecture roadmap, and standards for the HR, Finance, Corporate & Compliance domain.
• Align technology strategy with business priorities, enterprise architecture, and industry best practices.
• Assess emerging technologies, market trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic technology options.
• Provide architecture guidance and expertise for business cases, major initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain current-state, target-state, and reference architectures across applications, data, integration, and technology platforms.
• Lead architecture design and assurance for strategic programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drive application lifecycle management, technology rationalization, and legacy system decommissioning.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions support business processes, regulatory requirements, security, privacy, and compliance needs.
• Guide data and integration architecture across enterprise platforms, systems of record, analytics solutions, and connected services.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, AI adoption, and user experience within governance frameworks.
• Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and design reviews.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and architecture communities, providing clear recommendations, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

Zachman Framework

Stakeholder Management

Data Architecture

Solution Architecture

Regulatory Compliance

Architecture Roadmaps

Communication Skills

Security & Privacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS / IS / Engineering / Business Admin

Tools

Sparx EA

Archimate

UML

Job description

• Permanent employment contract

Your Responsibilities

- Define and maintain the technology vision, architecture roadmap, and standards for the HR, Finance, Corporate & Compliance domain.

• Align technology strategy with business priorities, enterprise architecture, and industry best practices.
• Assess emerging technologies, market trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic technology options.
• Provide architecture guidance and expertise for business cases, major initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain current-state, target-state, and reference architectures across applications, data, integration, and technology platforms.
• Lead architecture design and assurance for strategic programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drive application lifecycle management, technology rationalization, and legacy system decommissioning.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions support business processes, regulatory requirements, security, privacy, and compliance needs.
• Guide data and integration architecture across enterprise platforms, systems of record, analytics solutions, and connected services.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, AI adoption, and user experience within governance frameworks.
• Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and design reviews.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and architecture communities, providing clear recommendations, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership.

Your qualification

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

• 3-5+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience within a complex, global organization.
• 5-10+ years of broader IT experience across architecture and related technology disciplines.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong knowledge of business, application, data, and technology architecture concepts and practices.
• Experience in related areas such as solution architecture, software engineering, business analysis, systems integration, product delivery, or process and data modeling.
• Understanding of business processes within HR, Finance, Corporate, or Compliance functions; experience in regulated industries is an advantage.
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, architecture standards, and reference architectures aligned to business objectives.
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, seniority levels, and geographical regions.

Knowledge of security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements relevant to enterprise environments.

• Familiarity with enterprise platforms, application portfolio management, integration architecture, and technology rationalization.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate business strategy into practical architecture outcomes.

Your competencies

- Meticulous & Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in equipment management, calibration checks, and documentation.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Interprets calibration results, identifies deviations, and implements corrective actions.
• Results-Oriented & Decisive: Meets calibration deadlines and ensures operational reliability.
• Effective Communication: Collaborates with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring clear documentation and compliance.
• Teamwork & Independence: Works autonomously on equipment monitoring while supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Commitment to Quality, Compliance & Safety: Upholds ISO 13485 standards, promotes a quality culture, and ensures safe, compliant operations.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Permanent employment contract

Well Being In Focus

• Health Insurance
• Vacation Policy (24 vacation days, with additional days off for your birthday and December 24th)
• Free Curative Medicine
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Nutritional Options at Work (canteen with diverse meal choices including meat, fish, diet, vegetarian, and composed salads)

Culture Of Development And Learning

• Unlimited Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Initial and continuous training aligned with your career goals.

Other Benefits

• Referral Program
• Engaging Events (Team buildings, holidays celebrations, and themed days)
• On-site parking (for cars, motorcycles, and bikes, including electric car chargers)

About Olympus

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best‑in‑class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

For more information, visit www.olympus-europa.com and follow our LinkedIn account: linkedin.com/company/OlympusMedEMEA.