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For an international carve-out in which an entire European region is being separated from a globally operating company, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise IT Architect. The organisation is undergoing a major transformation: a standalone New-Co is being established that must be able to operate independently following the carve-out. As Enterprise IT Architect, you will be part of the transformation team and will be responsible for designing the end-to-end IT architecture for the New-Co. You will operate at the intersection of business, IT, security, data, infrastructure and application domains. You will translate the future operating model of the New-Co into a coherent, scalable and manageable IT landscape. Your Assignment You will design the Target Enterprise Architecture for the New-Co and determine which IT capabilities, applications, infrastructure, data and integration services are required to enable the new organisation to operate independently. This includes determining: which components of the existing Global IT landscape can or should be separated; which services will temporarily continue to be provided by the existing organisation; which services need to be covered through Transition Service Agreements (TSAs); which IT components need to be newly established; which applications need to be replaced, migrated, replicated or reimplemented; how data, interfaces and integrations will be separated from the Global Co; how identity, security, networking, workplace, cloud and infrastructure services will be established for the New-Co; which architecture is required for Day 1 and which components can be further developed afterwards. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Design the end-to-end Enterprise Architecture for the New-Co. Define the current-state, carve-out architecture and Target Architecture. Establish architecture principles, standards and design decisions. Ensure alignment between business, information, application, data, integration and technology architecture. Carve-out & Transition Translate the carve-out scope into a concrete IT architecture. Identify dependencies with the Global Co. Support the definition of TSAs and the corresponding exit strategy. Design the transition from the current environment towards a fully independent New-Co. Identify critical Day-1 requirements, dependencies and risks. Develop a phased architecture and transition roadmap. IT Landscape The architecture will cover areas including: Cloud & Infrastructure Networking & Connectivity Cybersecurity & IAM Workplace / End User Computing ERP CRM Finance & HR Supply Chain / Operations Data & Analytics Integration / API Landscape Application Landscape IT Service Management Monitoring, Backup & Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Vendor & SaaS Landscape Stakeholder Management You will work closely with: the Transformation / Carve-out Lead; Business Process Owners; Enterprise, Solution and Domain Architects; IT Management; Security & Risk teams; Data & Integration teams; external IT suppliers; architecture teams within the Global Co; management and key stakeholders of the future New-Co. You will be able to translate complex architecture topics into clear choices, consequences, dependencies and decision points for management. Expected Outcome The ultimate outcome is a concrete and agreed architecture that enables the New-Co to: be operational on Day 1; be effectively separated from the Global Co; avoid unnecessary long-term dependencies on the former parent organisation; have a clear path towards a fully independent IT-organisation; have a scalable IT architecture supporting the future European organisation. Requirements We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect with a proven track record in complex international IT transformations, carve-outs, separations, M&A or the establishment of standalone organisations. You bring: 10+ years of experience in Enterprise / IT Architecture; experience with complex international IT landscapes; demonstrable experience with carve-outs, separations or New-Co setups; experience designing Target Operating Models and Target Architectures; broad knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, security, applications, data and integration; experience with ERP/CRM and business-critical enterprise applications; knowledge of IT sourcing, SaaS and managed services; experience with TSAs and transition/exit planning is a strong advantage; experience with Day-1 readiness and transitional architectures; excellent communication skills at both management and technical levels. Personal Profile The right person is not an architect who only produces models and architecture diagrams. You are hands-on, analytical and decisive, and are able to independently provide direction in a complex architecture environment. You are comfortable working with incomplete information, conflicting interests and the time pressure typically associated with a carve-out. You are able to translate: complexity → clarity → choices → architecture → executable transition Benefits Start date: immediately Availability: full-time Location: Europe/Essen in Germany



