Enterprise Architect – Retail & Omni-Channel – CRL – Germany
The Enterprise Architect - Retail & Omni-Channel will collaborate with the other key areas of the company (business/IT) to ensure that plans are based on the overall Strategy and Architecture direction, defining new requirements and driving innovative business processes and technical solutions.
Collaborate with IT leaders, other Enterprise Domain Architects and leaders in the business to document IT capability requirements (strategic) as part of annual/on-going planning and governance.
Deliver Enterprise IT strategic roadmaps for Retail, eCommerce and Direct To Consumer channels (3+ year forward looking view) that are focused on technology capabilities for Business, Information (data) and Technology solutions.
Lead and deliver enterprise evaluations and analyses that adhere to established global IT project and requirements management methodologies, governance/check-point, release management, and tools standards for approved projects requiring IT solutions
Partner with IT functions and their solution architects to design integrated IT solutions (including the build vs. buy decision) that translate business capability requirements and adhere to established global IT technology standards (infrastructure, application, integration, data).
Provide Architecture consulting to solution architects within delivery/execution teams (design, build/test, conversion/cutover) for business and technical projects across the globe.
Support IT and business leaders with technology advisory services for engaging with the business to “solve” business problems via technology and process innovation relative to IT capability requirements.
Act as informal mentor and coach to Solution Architects within other IT teams.
Contribute and represent Retail and Omni-Chanel at the IT Architectural Board.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline/experience preferred
Minimum 5+ years of IT experience in an architecture role responsible for both business systems support and the successful delivery and deployment of IT technology-based solutions
Well-versed in Enterprise Architecture, including network, data, application, system, and integration architecture.
SAP Retail or equivalent Retail Merchandising System experience preferred.
Proficiency in process management, technology evaluation, project management and business intelligence.
Familiarity with the balanced scorecard concept, IT standards such as ITIL and COBIT and compliance topics such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Payment Cards Industry (PCI) standards are preferred.
Clear understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project and business process management methodologies and tools. Ability to work effectively in a global and matrixed environment.
Our CRL (Consumer Goods, retail & Logistics) practice helps some of the largest global firms and most recognizable local brands solve their biggest challenges in today’s age of constant disruption. Being a mid-size consultancy within the scale of Infosys gives us the global reach to partner with our clients throughout their transformation journey.
Within Europe, we are recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.
We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal goals.