Business Application Architect

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Description

We are looking for a Business Application Architect to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting directly to the Head of IT and functionally to the Coordination of Architecture, Data & Services

You will be responsible for defining, maintaining and evolving the applications IT architecture within the Corporate cross-domain solutions, promoting enterprise architecture applications principles and ensuring the reliability, security, and evolution of the corporate digital platforms.

Your main activities will be:

• Define and evolve Applications architecture within the Corporate domains aligned with the overall enterprise landscape, architecture standards, and corporate digitalization strategy, supporting the creation of domain-level architectural blueprints
• Convert project-specific needs into optimized solutions (cloud, on-premise or hybrid) considering resources usage, scalability, and user adoption requirements
• Design and validate innovative IT applications architectures for Corporate platforms like the ERP, Sales & After Sales Digital ecosystem, PLM/ALM Platform (all business relevant platforms except Production and Data Platforms)
• Establish and enforce domain-specific architectural standards and governance, ensuring compliance with Enterprise architecture principles and escalating risks/compliance issues
• Ensure effective integration between Corporate platforms as core enterprise systems, in compliance with the integration standards and API governance, defined at Enterprise level
• Act as Service Manager to Manage external operational services in scope.
• Evaluate, propose and translate IT requirements into consistent architectures within the Corporate domain, in alignment with the technology direction defined by the Enterprise Architect
• Support the design and implementation of Corporate infrastructure solutions (cloud, on-premise, hybrid), ensuring alignment with Enterprise infrastructure principles and security requirements
• Manage the complete lifecycle of Corporate platforms from acquisition and implementation through maintenance, upgrade, and decommissioning, reducing vendor lock-in risks
• Oversee security and compliance for Corporate platforms; work closely with IT security to monitor data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
• Offer technical guidance to business teams and project partners on Corporate technology solutions, best practices, and architecture patterns

About you

• University Degree in in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA) or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in IT architecture, enterprise architecture, or senior technical roles
• Experience with applications architecture frameworks and methodologies, technology evaluation and selection, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• English knowledge, German will be considered a plus
• Relevant certifications in application architecture frameworks
• On Prem and Cloud Business Platforms like SAP S4/Hana, Salesforce, PTC PLM and ALM,
• API, Integration Platforms (Mulesoft and others) Management & governance
• Service Management
• Data security
• Team player, able to work in a cross domain and cross functional environment
• Relational skills
• Punctual, reliable and strong communication skills
• Attention to detail, prioritization skills, and time management
• Proactivity
• Structured, analytical approach and problem-solving mindset

What we offer

Salary & Benefit

• Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
• Annual gross salary starting from € 46.400.The successful candidate’s placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
• Companybonusand individual bonus(if applicable)
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
• Flexible hours andhybrid working model(ifapplicable)
• Company canteen
• Favorablecar leasing and purchase conditions within the GroupBrands
• Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
• Welfare programs supporting wellbeing,personal needs, healthpreventionand work‑life balance
• Paid specialleaveson topof national contractannual leaves(e.g.specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
• Dedicated parenthood programsand paid leaves for childrenenrollment