Lead Enterprise Architect (m/f/d) 80-100%

June 24, 2024

Valora Group

Muttenz

OTHER

Place of work: Muttenz

In this role, you will establish and lead the Enterprise and Solution Architecture in a matrix organization. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the IT architecture strategy for multiple departments within our organization, including our digital unit and align it with our “Mother Organization” FEMSA. You will work closely with senior management to ensure that our IT business, data, application, security, technology and solution architectures align with our business objectives and supports our growth plans. You will also be responsible for creating synergies and overarching capabilities while enabling flexibility and agility.
With our flat hierarchies and diverse backgrounds, we make sure to take all our team members’ viewpoints into account. We offer flexible working hours and a culture centered on learning and growth. We put emphasis on creating a collaborative working atmosphere where everybody is empowered.

Tasks you will like

Lead the development and implementation of the IT architecture strategy for multiple departments and a digital unit.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to identify business needs and develop technology solutions and roadmaps to meet those needs and are aligned with our IT Strategy.
Propose an implementation of shared infrastructures and applications to reduce costs and optimize technological resources and balance with sufficient flexibility and autonomy in the business.
Foster the adopting of practices, principles and guidelines by enabling rather than controlling.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and provide recommendations for the adoption of new technologies that can drive business value.
Manage and mentor a team of architects in a matrix organization to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements you meet

Master degree in Computer Science or related field
Certification or in the process of obtaining a certifcate in TOGAF, ZACHMANN, BIAN, Archimate or equivalent
Business fluent language skills in German and English, Spanish is welcomed but not mandatory
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to lead and mentor a team of architects
Customer centric and solution-oriented aptitude with demonstrated experience in providing solution based on customer needs
Ability to work effectively with senior management and stakeholders across multiple departments
Passion for IT & Technology with a broad understanding of the market trends and open to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Good negotiation skills
Travel activity of 20-30%

Advantages we offer

A dynamic work environment with room for ideas and creativity
Open-minded and solution-oriented working culture with flat hierarchies and highly skilled colleagues with various backgrounds to learn from
Development opportunities and training
Different employee benefits and discounts on Valora formats
Fair employment conditions
Flex model in our offices in Muttenz and/or Zurich