Enterprise Architecture Advisor

About Us: We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

Job Description:

This role involves designing and implementing scalable Enterprise Architecture across Data, Application, and Technology domains. It focuses on creating Application Architecture solutions, including data analytics and integration for business needs. The Enterprise Architect will evaluate enhancements, make improvements, and establish practices to align IT services with business goals. As an Enterprise Architect, he\she will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape and ensuring alignment with our business objectives on a global scale, working closely with cross-functional teams to design enterprise-level solutions that optimize our operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, standards, guidelines, and governance processes to optimize the use of Enterprise Architecture in corporate systems.

Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, ensuring alignment with business goals, industry standards, and best practices.

Drive project teams in defining architecture, balancing current and future IT needs for availability, performance, and capacity.

Establish and maintain architecture principles, methods, and models for business processes, information systems, and infrastructure.

Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to translate business goals into scalable, maintainable technology solutions and strategies.

Lead the design and documentation of end-to-end enterprise architecture models, including business, information, application, and technology architecture.

Ensure vendors meet organizational needs/SLAs and optimize contracts for strategic value.

Assess and adopt the latest versions of systems, platforms, and applications.

Provide a common business vocabulary, outline high-level integrated designs, and align with enterprise strategy and business architecture.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms to support strategic initiatives, mitigating risks and solving complex technical challenges.

Oversee and guide project teams to ensure architectural principles and best practices are followed.

Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and legal requirements across all architectural solutions.

Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the architecture team and the organization, monitoring industry trends to drive competitive advantage.

Collaborate with external partners to integrate third-party solutions into the enterprise architecture.

Key Deliverables:

Enterprise Architecture Framework

Architecture Blueprints

Technology Roadmap

Technical Standards and Guidelines

Solution Design

Alignment with Business goals

Architecture compliance

Cost Efficiency

Reduction in technical debt

Job Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in similar role within a complex multinational environment

Pronounced proactive approach

Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, with the capacity to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders

Must be fluent in spoken and written in English

Team leadership capabilities

Strong Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman)

Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and software

In-depth understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Project management skills and experience overseeing complex technology initiatives

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Enterprise Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus

Ideally, hold a third level qualification degree (or equivalent), preferably in Information Science, Computer technology or Engineering type subject

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