Global IT SAP Platform Architecture Manager

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people. Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Role Context and Mission The Global IT Manager - SAP Platform Architect is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise-level SAP architecture and driving technological innovation. This role ensures end-to-end governance of SAP technology strategy and decisions, aligning them with business goals. The Architect will lead continuous improvements across the global SAP applications and technology portfolio, coordinate major cross-domain IT programs, and ensure the quality and consistency of end-to-end solutions. This global role involves close collaboration with Global and Regional IT Leaders, as well as other domain architects. It requires strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to influence and lead architectural decisions. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and steer SAP platform architecture decisions across business, application, and technology domains. Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT leaders to align SAP architecture evolution with strategic goals. Establish and promote enterprise-wide architecture principles and standards within SAP platform. Support the design and evolution of the SAP platform in line with business priorities. Foster a cross-technology architecture community and act as an innovation evangelist for SAP technologies and best practices. Map the SAP technology landscape, including systems and applications, and how they support business capabilities.Experience & Education10+ years of experience in IT, with proven leadership in complex SAP platform architecture roles and projects. Experience working in international, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams. Deep expertise in SAP platform (technical & security) architecture. Strong knowledge of Azure and RISE, including IaaS and network topics. Familiarity with modern SAP capabilities: SAP BTP, C-ALM, SAC, Datasphere, native cloud solutions, etc. Broad understanding of IT strategies, innovation trends, and best practices. Preferred experience in Consumer Goods industries and related business processes. Strong grasp of business strategy and technology needs in a global Consumer Goods environment. Knowledge of system development life cycles (waterfall, agile, activate, or hybrid), IT service management, infrastructure, and operations. Familiarity with modern IT concepts: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT, and predictive analytics. Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering or a related field; MSc in Computer Science or MBA preferred. Prior experience as an internal platform architect in a major international company. Certifications: SAP certification in SAP technological architecture (must have); Azure certifications (nice to have); TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification (nice to have). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, “can-do” attitude. Strong change management capabilities and stakeholder influence. Strategic thinker with a long-term vision and business decision support mindset. Ability to engage empathetically with business users and deliver value-driven solutions. Clear and concise in formulating recommendations and architectural decisions. Comfortable working in multifunctional, global teams within a matrix organization. Strong presentation and communication skills across strategic and operational levels. Solid people management and leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Additional Requirements Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Note to applicants Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. 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