Job Description

Develop

and

implement

the enterprise architecture strategy aligned with the organization's business goals and industry standards.

Establish

and

chair

an architecture governance board to ensure effective and efficient use of Tech resources and assets and make architecture and portfolio decisions that enable the long-term business strategy.

Partner

with business and Tech leaders to ensure that architecture roadmaps continually align with business objectives.

Turn

business strategy into systems design by developing an architecture framework that enables adaptability, scalability, availability, and re-use.

Mentor

and

advise

the highly technical team responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining architectural strategies.

Direct

the development and documentation of the strategy linking Sandoz's application, data, solution, digital, and technical architectures.

Has a full understanding

of all Sandoz's technology implementations and integration with external service providers.

Provide leadership

in bridging the gap between enterprise architecture strategy and IT readiness.

Identify

emerging technologies to help drive solutions that increase business value. Maintain strong

vendor relationships

to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services. Comply with

regulations

and standards, and best practices. Drive

continuous improvement

and

innovation

to support digital transformation and growth.

Leverage

platforms technologies for digital transformation and process

optimization

.

Manage

budgets and resources for cost-effective

solutions

and maximum

value

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master's degree is preferred) Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, PMP) are a plus. Certification in project management methods (Agile, ITIL, Prince 2, PMI) is a plus. Certification in and/or experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies is a plus. Fluent English required (oral and written) 15+ years of experience in IT architecture and leadership, managing large-scale projects within a multinational organization. Key skills include strategic planning, financial acumen, and team leadership. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and system requirements. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation. Experience in managing global projects and working in diverse cultural environments. Expertise in current and emerging technologies, and their potential business impact. Proficiency in using advanced software tools, system integration and cloud technologies relevant to the job. Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies.
KPIs


Completeness, adequacy, and correctness of the enterprise architecture meeting its functional and non-functional (qualitative) needs and requirements Scalability and Flexibility of Architecture. Assessing the ability of the architecture to scale and adapt to changing business needs and technological advancements. Reduction in Tech Complexity: Tracking the reduction in Tech complexity and the simplification of the technology landscape. Percentage of business processes integrated with platforms and applications. Cost-saving measures implemented through initiatives. User satisfaction and adoption rates. * Compliance with regulatory and best practice standards