Senior IT Architect (m/f/d) CRM Solutions Responsibilities Lead the definition of a flexible and future-ready IT architecture (including application, integration, and data architecture) for several CRM, Marketing and Commission engine related solutions in accordance with the given business requirements and the overall target architecture Provide expert technical guidance for strategic IT initiatives and high-demand programs Support for compliance with security-related standards, policies, and technologies in the context of IT application development Discover optimization potential of the IT architecture landscape and drive towards automation Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as security, performance, and scalability, while maintaining the expected quality and stability Steer external providers and solution architects to ensure IT compliance, delivery of expected quality standards in alignment with our architectural framework Responsible for the validation of technical solutions delivered by service providers before handover to operations Support project management in areas such as project structure planning, effort estimation, resource planning, and selection of vendors and partners Regular participation in the Enterprise Architecture Chapter Consult and upskill Co-Workers in SAP CRM architecture topics You offer us: Successfully completed an advanced academic degree (e.g., Master’s) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field otherwise equivalent practical experience More than 5 years of experience as an IT solution architect in the field of CRM, including Customer Service & Marketing and working in various projects or within service delivery organizations; ideally experience in the areas of Commission engine & Output management Proven experience in strategic IT Architecture Development and Governance Experience of working in IT product-oriented teams Experience in managing external service providers Structured way of working and strong analytical skills Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to convey complex technical information in an understandable manner Fluent in business-level English, both written and spoken Ideally good German language skills Strong team player with experience in lateral leadership and cross-functional collaboration We offer you: Flexible working framework through flexitime, flextime days and 30 days of holiday Possibility of mobile working within a defined framework Attractive pension plan through several modules as well as the option of a time value account Benefits of a family-owned company such as employee discounts, subsidy for childcare costs as well as tariff-oriented remuneration in accordance with the metal and electrical industry of NRW Internal and external training opportunities Extensive health benefits such as supplementary company health insurance, a wide range of fitness options and the possibility of on-site physiotherapy Subsidized snacks and menus Discounted job ticket and free parking directly at the workplace Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr