Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Exciting opportunity with one of our end clients who are on a global digital transformation journey.

We’re looking for an Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping their technology strategy and driving innovation at scale. This role is a Permanent employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of target architecture frameworks and roadmaps, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Establish IT architecture governance processes to ensure ongoing adherence to architectural principles.
• Lead the adoption of architectural practices across the digital technology organization.
• Align internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergies and technology optimization across the enterprise.
• Support the realization of benefits from new and enhanced technology solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation of the IT landscape to ensure a knowledge-rich environment.
• Identify opportunities and barriers in technology strategy and delivery, keeping innovation at the forefront.
• Develop the practice of architecture across enterprise, solution, and data domains, fostering strong communities of practice.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the digital strategy and operating model, leading by example through change management.

What is needed

• A clear enterprise architecture roadmap is in place and followed.
• Application roadmaps are aligned to business strategy and capabilities.
• Systems and applications are modular, scalable, and interoperable.
• Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) are applied appropriately.
• Technology decision-making is based on enterprise-wide standards and best practices.
• Technology debt is systematically addressed.
• A strong architectural practice is established with cross-team coordination.
• Cloud, DevOps, and automation are leveraged for efficiency and scalability.
• Continuous learning and application of industry & technology trends add value to the strategy.
• Clear objectives are set, risks anticipated, performance measured, and results evaluated.

What you bring

• 5+ years as a lead enterprise architect in global organizations and 10+ years in IT architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in enterprise and domain architecture, including data, integration, and applications.
• Proven experience establishing architectural functions in IT organizations with limited prior capability.
• Strong understanding of IT delivery methodologies, cost-benefit analysis, and risk management.
• Proficiency with enterprise tools, frameworks, and approaches (e.g., SOA, microservices, predictive analytics, Agile / Lean, ITIL, TOGAF).
• Experience in SAP-driven ecosystems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Inclusive and inspiring leadership, with a hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engagement practices, promote best practices, and enhance collaboration to reduce duplication and ensure cohesion.
• English fluency required; additional language skills (Italian) is an advantage.