IT Domain Architect – Sales

Responsibilities

• ▹Own the global IT architecture for the Sales domain (target picture, principles, standards, reference architectures)
• ▹Define and enforce architectural guardrails for initiatives within the Sales domain
• ▹Derive an architecture roadmap from sales strategy and business priorities
• ▹Evolve the existing landscape by harmonizing and modernizing applications, integrations and data flows
• ▹Steer architecture decisions through reviews, committees and governance structures
• ▹Ensure quality standards in the architecture (e.g. security, stability, compliance)
• ▹Create transparency on the system landscape and support consolidation initiatives (e.g. with LeanIX)
• ▹Represent the Sales domain in cross-architecture alignment and work closely with Enterprise and Solution architects
• ▹Act as a sparring partner for business and IT on strategic questions and prioritization
• ▹Identify and reduce technical and architectural complexity
• ▹Track relevant technologies and trends and assess their value for the Sales domain

Requirements

• ▹Several years of experience in IT architecture (e.g. domain, solution or enterprise architecture)
• ▹Solid understanding of sales processes and related system landscapes (e.g. CRM, CPQ, pricing, customer interaction)
• ▹Experience delivering transformation initiatives (e.g. harmonization, modernization, international rollouts) in complex organizations
• ▹Good knowledge of common enterprise architecture approaches (e.g. TOGAF)
• ▹Experience with architecture tools such as LeanIX or comparable solutions
• ▹Ability to engage senior-level stakeholders and drive decisions forward
• ▹Structured, independent way of working with a clear sense of ownership
• ▹Confident presence in an international environment

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Flexible working time models and attractive compensation
• ▹Wide range of development opportunities through the Schaeffler Academy
• ▹Recognition of your ideas, e.g. through the Schaeffler Awards and idea management
• ▹Health and sports offerings, e.g. through the Schaeffler Health Coach app
• ▹Building additional retirement provision through the company pension scheme
• ▹Many further employee benefits, including Corporate Benefits

About the company

Schaeffler is an international technology group that combines the excitement of a global player with the culture of a family business. It partners with all major automotive manufacturers and numerous industrial customers, employing people worldwide.