Enterprise Architect (f/m/d)

ppWorking at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. /p pFreudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros. /p h3Some of your Benefits /h3 ul liDiversity Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success. /li liInternational Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities. /li liSustainability Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement. /li liPersonal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. /li liFlexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success. /li /ul pAre you passionate about shaping enterprise-wide architecture, driving IT transformation, and aligning technology with business strategy? /p pWe are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to establish and evolve the architectural foundation across the organization. In this role, you will design and govern the enterprise architecture landscape, ensuring alignment with business priorities, scalability, and long-term value creation. /p pThis position combines strong strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, enabling the translation of complex IT landscapes into actionable transformation roadmaps while fostering alignment across business and IT stakeholders. /p pItaly – Remote /p pThe minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €42,000. Compensation will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. /p pWork Model: The position follows a hybrid work model when based at an FST Italy site. Remote work may be considered for locations not in close proximity to an FST Italy site. /p h3Enterprise Architect (f/m/d) /h3 h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liBuild and maintain the Enterprise Architecture baseline by mapping the current IT landscape (applications, components, integrations) and aligning it with the target architecture. /li liDefine, evolve, and ensure alignment of the Enterprise Architecture framework with business strategy, security requirements, and group standards. /li liEstablish and enforce Enterprise Architecture governance, including guidelines, review processes, and compliance with defined standards. /li liSupport and integrate Enterprise Architecture into IT demand management processes, ensuring architectural validation, prioritization, and value-driven decision‑making. /li liAssess the current landscape against the target architecture, identify gaps, and drive pragmatic transformation initiatives with Solution Architects. /li liGuide architecture and service design decisions, ensuring scalability, resilience, cost efficiency, and overall solution quality. /li liEnsure clear documentation and visualization of architecture while engaging business and technical stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liStrong experience in Enterprise Architecture frameworks, governance models, and architecture best practices, with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience. /li liDegree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification is a strong plus. /li liProven ability to assess complex IT environments and define actionable transformation roadmaps. /li liSolid understanding of IT security, compliance, and service lifecycle management principles. /li liExperience with architecture modeling and visualization tools (e.g., LeanIX or similar platforms). /li liStrong ownership, ability to translate strategy into execution, manage priorities, and drive results in complex environments. /li liExcellent communication, storytelling, and influencing skills, with a collaborative and structured working style. /li /ul pThe Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr