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In this role, you develop business architectures, advise leaders, and manage projects for implementing new technologies like AI, while translating complex IT requirements into understandable concepts.
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Your role in the team
- As a (Senior) Enterprise Architect, you build the bridge between business and IT.
- You turn business strategy into architecture that can be delivered and ensure a shared understanding among all stakeholders.
- You advise leaders and product owners, and work closely with process and technical experts, agile teams and external partners to lay the digital foundation for Heidelberg Materials.
- Lead architecture in strategic initiatives and major projects.
- Develop business-driven target and transition architectures, including AI and other emerging technologies, and validate them through PoCs.
- Act as a trusted advisor for one or more business domains, translating business needs into architecture and connecting the right people to reach joint decisions.
- Shape and evolve our EA services, methods and tools, including LeanIX and AI-supported ways of working.
- Assess the architectural impact of new requirements and provide clear recommendations.
- Translate complex architecture topics into simple visuals, from product teams to executive management.
- Identify opportunities for AI and data and drive them from idea to implementation.
Our expectations of you
Education
- At least a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Qualifications
- Solid hands-on background in SAP (ideally S/4HANA) or comparable ERP landscapes.
- Sound process knowledge in areas such as Sales, Supply Chain or Shared Services (e.g. order-to-cash, procure-to-pay).
- A natural translator between business and IT, with clear storytelling and recommendations up to executive management.
- A collaborative team player who shares knowledge, thrives in a matrix organization and puts team success first.
- Knowledge of EA frameworks and tools (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, LeanIX) and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure) is a plus.
- Fluent English language skills; German is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in IT architecture in mid- to large-scale organizations, e.g. as an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, or Architecture Consultant.
- Proven experience in turning architectures into real implementation, ideally in consulting or business-facing projects.
- Practical experience with AI and data in an enterprise context.
What we offer
- We offer you attractive benefits, such as flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany.
- 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days.
- Attractive compensation with profit sharing/bonus, Christmas bonus, and vacation pay.
- Multiple learning and development opportunities: support for job-related further training, as well as a range of technical and leadership development programs.
- JobTicket, JobBike, and additional special offers and discounts, e.g., for gyms.
- Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns.
- Individual onboarding with a buddy program, as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network, etc.).
- Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks.
- Canteen with discounted and healthy meals.
- Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bikes and cars.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
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About your employer
Heidelberg Materials AG is a globally active company specializing in the production and distribution of building materials. With over 51,000 employees in more than 50 countries, it is one of the largest manufacturers of cement and ready-mixed concrete. The company focuses on sustainability and employee development.
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Construction, Real Estate, Building Services
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