Enterprise Architect

As an Enterprise Architect (f/m/d), you will be part of the IT Strategy & Portfolio team and play a key role in shaping the future IT landscape of the GEA Group. Your focus will be on further developing architecture principles and governance, as well as managing our global application landscape. You will also act as the link between the various architects across our organization's competence centers.

You will establish a lean Enterprise Architecture Practice, providing decision support to the competence centers and ensuring pragmatic alignment on cross-functional topics. Another part of your work involves consulting on and contributing to strategic projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain IT architecture principles, standards, and target architectures
• Build a lean Enterprise Architecture Practice based on our competence-center structure and facilitate the global architecture community
• Own our EAM tool LeanIX and ensure the quality of architecture and application documentation
• Create and further develop domain and enterprise architecture roadmaps in collaboration with the competence centers
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure governance across strategic IT topics
• Support strategic programs and projects in solution design, integration topics, and technology decision-making
• Evaluate technology trends and derive strategic recommendations for GEA

Do you have experience in TOGAF?, * Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field

• Several years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or IT Strategy within a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of common frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, IT4IT, ITIL)
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture Management and tools such as LeanIX
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• Ability to present complex topics in a clear and understandable manner
• Knowledge of lean and agile methodologies
• Very good command of English, German is a plus

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. Why join GEA GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply