Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM IN BONN FOR A FULL-TIME POSITION, STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025.
Enterprise Architect for Group Functions (M/F/X)
DHL Group team is the leading mail and logistics service provider for the world. We are one of the planet's largest employers operating in over 220 countries and territories. Join our team and discover how an international network that's focused on service, quality and sustainability is able to connect people and improve lives through the power of global trade. And not just for our customers, but for every member of our team, too. If you would like to get to know the world from our perspective, then come and join us. You are the key to our success!
Join a committed enterprise architecture team within IT Group Functions, where experienced professionals collaborate to enhance architectural practices and support one another in a culture of continuous improvement.
Your top benefits
- Top-benefit 1: A permanent, full-time position with an attractive compensation package.
- Top-benefit 2: International environment and great company culture.
Your tasks as Enterprise Architect for Group Functions
- Develop a deep understanding of the Group Functions Enterprise Architecture (EA) and leverage this knowledge to guide the Group Functions' IT landscape towards its strategic vision.
- Collaborate in the design and execution of EA programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Group Functions EA, empowering IT Group Functions (ITGF) to achieve key business outcomes.
- Ensure architectural consistency and alignment for group-wide solutions through close collaboration with Domain Architects and divisional counterparts.
- Assist Domain Architects in implementing EA principles within their respective Practice Groups to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the Group's divisional EA organizations to facilitate the exchange of EA insights and best practices, while identifying cross-divisional focus areas and taking ownership of related initiatives.
- Enhance the adoption of EA among IT practitioners within Group Functions and beyond by co-creating reference architectures, blueprints, and guidelines.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of tools that support Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) in ITGF, assist users in improving data quality, and identify additional valuable use cases for EA.
Your profile
- A passionate advocate for enterprise architecture with a proactive mindset and a genuine commitment to driving positive change in the organization.
- Proven experience in IT architecture roles, with a strong background in solution, technology, and data architecture, as well as project management and process optimization.
- Solid grasp of contemporary architecture patterns, IT methodologies, and IT service management practices.
- Demonstrated experience in driving complex IT architecture projects within DHL Group or comparable large multinational organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of technologies and IT architecture across diverse functional domains.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT experience, with direct interaction with senior IT management stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues in IT Group Functions, business organization peers, and other divisional EA teams.
- Experience with and/or certifications in frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, or CISM are highly desirable.
- Experience in digital product management methodologies such as SCRUM/Agile and project management, with relevant certifications being a plus.
- Familiarity with architecture, portfolio management, and reporting tools is advantageous.
- A tech-savvy strategic thinker with a structured approach, outstanding communication skills, and proven experience as a change manager, stakeholder manager, team player, consultant, and coach in large-scale projects and programs.
- Preferred expertise in technologies such as MS Azure PaaS, Power Automate, Power Platform, UiPath, Bizagi, and Google Cloud Platform.
Your benefits
- Up to 60% home office and flexible working hours.
- Collaboration in international, cross-divisional project teams.
- A dynamic and appreciative working environment where you can develop your skills and find innovative solutions with us.
- An open and team-oriented corporate culture where your contribution is valued.
- Central location and good connection with public transport.
Your contact
For more information, please contact Heiko Schiefer, Phone: +49 228 189 27116 or Email: [email protected]
Interested in this position? Please click on “Apply for this job” and send us your complete application including cover letter, CV and references, your desired salary and your earliest possible starting date.
We are looking forward to your application.
We expressly welcome applications from all people - regardless of nationality, ethnic or social background; Religion or belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and gender identity.
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