Senior Enterprise Architect (Engineering) (d/f/m)

About this Position The Enterprise Architect (Engineering) owns Henkel’s infrastructure and technology architecture across cloud, network, compute, security, observability, and resilience. You define the technical foundation that ensures performance, reliability, and security for all business applications.What youll doDevelop the enterprise technology strategy and translate business ambition into technology roadmapsDefine target technology architectures and reference architectures across cloud, runtime, and engineering platformsModerate cross-domain technology decisions and align engineering, network, security, data, and artificial intelligence in one directionSet technology standards and golden paths for engineering teams, and decide on justified exceptionsConsolidate platforms, retire legacy technologies, and reduce technical debt across the landscapeModerate the development of our technology principles and strategiesEnsure the technology foundation supports artificial intelligence, resilience, sovereignty, and cloud economicsEvaluate emerging technologies and balance innovation with operational stabilityWhat makes you a good fitMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related fieldAt least 8 years of experience in infrastructure, platform engineering, or technology leadership, ideally with responsibility for systems in production at global scaleProven track record in technology standardization and platform consolidation within a federated organizationBroad expertise across cloud, networking, databases, base applications, engineering platforms and artificial intelligence infrastructure, with depth in at least two areasExcellent facilitation and communication skills up to executive level; fluent in EnglishSome perks of joining HenkelFlexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per yearDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesCompany Pension Plan 100% financed by HenkelMEGA Preventive Health InsuranceCareFlex Supplementary Care InsuranceMobility offer: My Henkel Bike and JobticketAt Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.