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# Lead IT Architect

- **Company:** Greentube GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, High-Level Architecture, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobsaustria.at/u/jobs/submit-application/12377/Lead-IT-Architect-f-m-d?contact_mail=careers%40greentube.com&job_title=Lead+IT+Architect+(f%2Fm%2Fd)

## About the Role

* Proven track record spanning 15+ years in IT, with 3+ years specifically focused on high-level architecture and strategy
 * Profound knowledge of IT Project Management and Service Management standards like ITIL, ISO, or IPMA
 * Deep expertise in IT Security standards and a comprehensive understanding of modern technology stacks
 * Strong ability to draft clear concepts and business cases for new initiatives and innovative ideas
 * Excellent interpersonal and moderation skills with the ability to lead and motivate without formal authority
 * Analytical and rational thinker, capable of presenting complex technical topics to senior audiences
 * Familiarity with agile methods, tools, and principles in a high-pressure environment
 * Strong organizational skills with a focus on structuring both individual and team-level workflows

## Description

The Lead IT Architect acts as the strategic bridge between business vision and Group IT, defining the technology that powers our global success. Architecting the future, this role transforms high-level objectives into resilient, end-to-end service offerings and innovative technical roadmaps. In a high-impact environment that values deep expertise and a collaborative mindset, this is an opportunity to shape the architectural DNA of a leading organization and drive meaningful technical evolution.

Your tasks

 * Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and value drivers to proactively identify and bridge technology capability gaps
 * Translate complex business requirements into high-level technical solution designs in close collaboration with engineering subject matter experts
 * Lead the development and maintenance of the overall architecture vision and platform technology stack for Group IT
 * Oversee the architectural design of complex use cases, prioritizing scalability, security, and long-term maintainability
 * Moderate internal and external workshops to design technical solutions and foster a collaborative architecture mindset across the organization
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and conduct cost-benefit analyzes to guide senior management in informed decision-making
 * Drive group-wide standardization, automation, and simplification initiatives through the creation of architectural blueprints
 * Act as a trusted advisor to engineers and senior stakeholders, ensuring all designs comply with security, regulatory, and operational standards


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