Senior Enterprise Architect (m/w/d) - German language is required

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Merkle, part of dentsu, is seeking a senior Enterprise Architect to lead large-scale IT architecture transformations for clients in the manufacturing industry (e.g., mechanical engineering, electronics, manufacturing). The role involves developing holistic technology strategies, modernizing legacy landscapes, and aligning solutions with business goals. Responsibilities include designing and driving architecture roadmaps, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, evaluating and integrating new technologies, establishing architecture governance and standards, collaborating with other architects, and providing expert advice and mentoring. Requirements include at least 8 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture with leadership of large transformations, experience in two or more areas such as CMS, DAM, E-Commerce, PIM, MDM, CRM, process/data integration and automation, strong SAP knowledge (integration design, ERP-SD processes, data migration, cloud migration like S/4HANA), experience in or with the manufacturing sector (discrete manufacturing preferred), knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modern IT architectures (cloud, APIs, microservices), excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, fluent German and very good English. The position is full-time, based in Munich with flexible working hours and home office options. Benefits include volunteering days, wellness days, mental health programs, CO2-neutral offices, training and development opportunities, learning allowance, corporate benefits, pension plan, workation options, referral bonuses, 27 days vacation, and daily fresh fruit and coffee in the office.