Chief Architect – Enterprise Technology Strategy

The Chief Architect, Enterprise Technology Strategy role is within a global company undergoing a significant, multi-year transformation. The company is focused on integrating technology and business strategies to drive long-term success. The Chief Architect will oversee the architecture roadmap, ensuring that platforms, applications, data, and integrations align with the company's strategic goals. This involves making key decisions on technology standards and major design directions, as well as chairing the Architecture Review Board to maintain consistent application of principles. The role also includes leading cross-functional and domain teams, coaching team leads, and fostering a collaborative culture. The Chief Architect will be deeply involved in critical designs, complex problem-solving, and key transformation workstreams, setting patterns and resolving tough trade-offs. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in architecture or technology leadership, with a proven track record of leading multiple architecture teams in complex, global settings. Strong leadership skills, the ability to build and develop leaders, and a hands-on approach to architecture are essential. The role requires someone who can translate business strategy into coherent technology roadmaps and implementation plans, aligning major programs with architectural direction. A pragmatic mindset focused on outcomes, simplification, and sustainable architecture is crucial. The ability to work closely with business stakeholders and turn strategy into practical roadmaps and decision frameworks is also important. Experience in shaping and governing large-scale change in regulated or mission-critical environments is a must. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international setting with a focus on technology and business transformation. What the role asks for: - 15+ years of experience in architecture or technology leadership. - Experience leading multiple architecture teams in complex, global environments. - Ability to decide on technology standards and main design directions. - Experience leading cross-functional and domain teams. - Experience in designing and controlling large changes in regulated or mission-critical environments. - Ability to transform business strategies into coherent technology roadmaps and implementation plans.