IT Enterprise Architect - Director

Posted 10 September 2021
LocationFrankfurt (Oder)
Job type Permanent
Reference26326
ContactSam Thomas

Job description

We have partnered up with a world leading pharmaceutical client on the brink of a period of aggressive expansion on a group level.

Their global workforce of 10,000+ employees are looking to achieve ambitious goals to shape the successful future for the business. 

You will be joining the Global IT function as the Director of Enterprise IT Architecture. 

Responsibilities:

• Be a part of the global CIO Leadership team, coordinating all aspects of the Enterprise Architecture platform.
• Provide technology guidance of the enterprise through transformation and optimisation initiatives
• Understanding and applying existing, new and emerging digital technologies to transform and optimise business and operating models
• Defining the advisory process and architecture review and governance, and for leading the integration of those processes with related business and IT functions and processes
• Development of the portfolio of consulting services, designed to meet business and stakeholder needs

Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field of study
• 10-15+ years experience in managing complex IT architecture projects in global businesses
• 5+ years of relevant experience in implementing corporate platforms 
• Strong knowledge of Digital Platform ecosystems, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics
• Able to manage external technology partners to drive end to end solution design
• Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks
• Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management
• Fluent English

If this is a position you feel is well suited to your experience then please apply here. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out on sthomas@conexuserp.com.