We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as an IT Enterprise Architect (m/f/diverse). The IT Enterprise Architect will play a pivotal role in providing transparency to our IT landscape and build the foundation for developing our IT landscape and data strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enterprise architecture, project management, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an enterprise architecture management process and tool to provide transparency to the IT landscape.

• Collaborate with competence centers and regions to gather comprehensive insights into the organization's IT environment.

• Lead the implementation of cross-functional applications, such as middleware, to enhance interoperability and efficiency.

• Provide support for the development and implementation of the organization's data strategy, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.

• Establish key technologies and implement a process for evaluating new technologies to meet the organization's evolving needs.

• Represent the sector in cross-sector councils and forums, advocating for alignment with group sector policies and objectives.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with group sector policies and standards.

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Several years of experience in enterprise architecture, project management, or related field

• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies

• Experience with enterprise architecture management tools and processes

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to completion

• Knowledge of data management principles and practices

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT governance and compliance

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German language skills are an advantage

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the Conti Tech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. Conti Tech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, Conti Tech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.