Solution Architect

DSV Road GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Road GmbH located in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to drive alignment between business strategy and technology solutions. The role involves support for logistics IT solutions, design, and implementation of strategies for various projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong facilitation and communication skills, alongside a minimum of 7 years in business architecture and experience in leading transformation initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is crucial.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business architecture and solution design.
• Proven record of driving business transformation.
• Strong grasp of business process modeling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align business strategy.
• Develop and evolve business architecture and operating model.
• Lead business transformation initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Business tools proficiency

Leadership influence

Understanding of Lean Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Job area: Architects - Solution

About the Company

DSV is a leading global transport and logistics company, connecting businesses and people in more than 80 countries. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, we provide end-to-end supply chain solutions across air, sea, road, and warehousing. At DSV, our culture is built on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we offer diverse career opportunities in a dynamic international environment. By joining DSV, you become part of a global team working together to move the world forward.

• Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business architecture and solutions objectives.
• Support, define, create test scripts and testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional testing.
• The Solution Architect Contract Logistics acts as an interface between business and IT to represent the business interests in various IT‑related project‑and‑solution work‑streams.
• Participate actively in the design and engineering phase of Logistics IT‑solutions – especially around S/4 HANA EWM projects and migrations.
• Responsibility of the worldwide roll‑out and implementation of Logistics IT‑solutions.
• Design, document and re‑engineer business processes and manage projects and implement strategic Contract Logistics IT‑solutions.
• UAT support including preparation of test scenarios and overall coordination of the test phase in addition to the GO‑Live support (First Level support) are managed by the Global Solution Architect.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on status and progress.
• Manage / report business risk, with proposed mitigations for the testing and training workstream within the overall program.
• The role supports the aligned global change management process in alignment with the wider CM global account team.

The candidate is expected to satisfy the following criteria

• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align business strategy with enterprise‑wide goals and capabilities.
• Solution Design / Target Operating Model Design: Develop and continuously evolve the business architecture, including defining the target operating model, process optimization, and systems integration.
• Transformation Initiatives: Lead or support business transformation efforts, ensuring that change initiatives align with the overall architecture and contribute to the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Performance Management: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of business capabilities and architecture. Provide insights to help drive decision‑making.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline business processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and introduce best practices to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Technology Collaboration: Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business and strategic objectives.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with functional operational business processes, ensuring agility and resilience in response to internal and external changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders from various business units (e.g., Operations, IT) to understand their needs and provide solutions that optimize business outcomes.
• Customer Orientation: Facilitate meetings and workshops together with external or internal key stakeholders.

General Skills

• Strong facilitation and documentation skills
• Effective communication
• Analytical and logical approach
• Team player
• Flexible to travel for business trips
• Computer savvy with good working knowledge of business tools
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of business process modelling, capability mapping, and business model innovation.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, and business architecture tools like BPMN is a plus.

Experience and Qualification

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Information Systems, or related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in business architecture, business strategy contract logistics operations and solution design.
• Proven track record of aligning business strategies with operational initiatives and driving business transformation.

Behavior traits to identify

• Innovative and forward‑thinking.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic business environment.