Enterprise Architect

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Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Enterprise Architecture baseline by mapping the current IT landscape, applications, components, integrations and aligning it with the target architecture.
• Define, evolve and ensure alignment of the Enterprise Architecture framework with business strategy, security requirements and group standards.
• Establish and enforce Enterprise Architecture governance, including guidelines, review processes and compliance with defined standards.
• Support and integrate Enterprise Architecture into IT demand management processes, ensuring architectural validation, prioritization and value‑driven decision making.
• Assess the current landscape against the target architecture, identify gaps and drive pragmatic transformation initiatives with Solution Architects.
• Guide architecture and service design decisions ensuring scalability, resilience, cost efficiency and overall solution quality.
• Ensure clear documentation and visualization of architecture while engaging business and technical stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, with strong knowledge of frameworks, governance models and best practices.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field; TOGAF or equivalent certification is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to assess complex IT environments and define actionable transformation roadmaps.
• Solid understanding of IT security compliance and service lifecycle management principles.
• Experience with architecture modeling and visualization tools such as LeanIX or similar platforms.
• Strong ownership, execution mindset and ability to translate strategy into results in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, storytelling and influencing skills with a collaborative working style.

Compensation

The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €50,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and overall fit.

Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.