Director - Enterprise Architect, APD

Summary

Location : Barcelona or Prague or Hyderabad

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role : please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Enterprise Architect to take ownership of defining and managing architectural standards, guiding the design and direction of architecture for business and technical domains. In this role, you will lead efforts to develop and communicate domain-specific architecture and deliver innovative architectural solutions for projects and programs.

As a key contributor, you will be responsible for identifying creative approaches to solving complex business and IT challenges, driving innovation, and accelerating transformational business outcomes.

About The Role

Major accountabilities :

• Minimum 18 years in IT and played various roles like technical / solution architect, Enterprise Architect, leadership, consultant, and program / project management.
• Broad technology skills / background (for example, the mix of skills in the areas of cloud, integration, software development, ERP, infrastructure, and security. The more, the better)
• Ability to oversee all architectural activities and governance, review demands / solutions for new technology introductions and technology evaluation and set enterprise standards to ensure IT investments are driven by business priorities.
• Setting up and refining the EA function, framework etc
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with leaders, architects, and SMEs at all levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop rapport with key stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Experience running / hosting Architecture Community of Practice events and familiarity with the TOGAF / ArchiMate framework.
• Excellent presentation and documentation skills, with experience drafting executive communications.

Minimum Requirements

Languages

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis : Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network : Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up : https : / / talentnetwork.novartis.com / network

Why Novartis : Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network : Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up : https : / / talentnetwork.novartis.com / network

Benefits and Rewards : Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally : https : / / www.novartis.com / careers / benefits-rewards

Skills Required

Cloud Integration, Infrastructure, Software Development, Security, Erp, Togaf, archimate