Global Head Enterprise Architecture

• 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