Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition Mission Zero enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.
The Head of Enterprise Architecture (HEA) is responsible for defining and leading the strategic direction of Enterprise Architecture translating business priorities into clear architectural principles target-state frameworks and transformation roadmaps. The role drives the design and implementation of key enterprise-wide initiatives while operational execution is delivered through dedicated delivery and technology teams.
Define and own the Enterprise Architecture (HEA) strategy (provides input to IT strategy) ensuring alignment with business objectives digital transformation priorities and long-term scalability.
Lead strategic architecture initiatives and transformation programs from concept through implementation ensuring coherence across platforms processes and capabilities.
Act as a strategic partner to senior business and IT leadership providing architectural guidance challenge and decision support.
Establish and govern architecture standards principles decision forums and target-state designs enabling consistency while allowing for business agility.
Drive enterprise capability and technology roadmaps ensuring alignment with business priorities and investment decisions.
Support portfolio prioritization and trade-off decisions providing architectural input to maximize value and manage complexity.
Ensure effective collaboration and clear interfaces between strategic architecture and operational execution teams.
Track progress and impact through architecture KPIs and business metrics adjusting direction as needed to maximize value.
Head a team of domain architects (5-10) who will develop technology roadmaps advice on more concrete architectural questions in relation to their individual strategic platform responsibilities etc
EDUCATION LANGUAGE AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
10 or more years of professional experience in enterprise-scale environments including strategic planning operating model design and/or business analysis.
Proven experience across multiple enterprise architecture disciplines such as business information solution or technical architecture application development integration/middleware data management or operations in complex multi-tier environments.
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams influencing decisions at enterprise level.
Experience in global and matrix organizations and in leading or contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives.
Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
KNOWLEDGE & CAPABILITIES
Business and technology ecosystems (SaaS PaaS IaaS SOA APIs microservices event-driven architectures data and analytics)
Business operating and financial models including cost-benefit analysis and risk management
Enterprise architecture principles EA and IT frameworks IT service management and SDLC
Agile and lean methodologies including enterprise-scale agile frameworks
Information management practices infrastructure & operations and security architecture
Knowledge on working in different industries preferably one of them being similar to industrial manufacturing
Skills
Strategic leadership and influence
Consulting and stakeholder management
Facilitation negotiation and collaboration
Analytical planning and organizational skills
Graphical modeling approaches tools and architecture repositories
Clear written verbal and presentation communication skills
Ability to balance the long-term (big picture) and short-term implications of individual decisions and organization goals.
Capability to estimate the financial impact of EA alternatives and apply multiple solutions to business problems.
Ability to create change and have impact
Ability to be pragmatic when needed and stay firm if required as well (balancing act)
TRAVEL
Occasional travel is expected but more intense during large transformation initiatives and M&As
What We Offer
A global career with purpose help shape the future of sustainable mining.
A diverse inclusive and collaborative workplace where innovation and integrity drive success.
Continuous learning and professional development through global projects leadership exposure and technical challenges.
Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being.
Work-life balance and flexibility to thrive in your career without compromising what matters most.
Base compensation: 1024617.05- 1252309.73 DKK Annually
As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.
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FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries.