As Principal Enterprise Architect, you will guide the evolution of Ferring’s enterprise-wide architecture by aligning business capabilities, enterprise applications, platforms, and underlying technologies across Global IT
Job Summary
As Principal Enterprise Architect, you will guide the evolution of Ferring’s enterprise-wide architecture by aligning business capabilities, enterprise applications, platforms, and underlying technologies across Global IT.
The role is influence-driven, requiring early risk identification, strong credibility, and the ability to support and escalate decisions when architectural guardrails are at risk.
Ferring offers an inclusive support package for family building and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect.
Matching Summary
As Principal Enterprise Architect, you will guide the evolution of Ferring’s enterprise-wide architecture by aligning business capabilities, enterprise applications, platforms, and underlying technologies across Global IT.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Enterprise architecture in global IT environments
ERP-centric landscape experience
Architecture governance leadership
Architecture-led IT roadmaps
Stakeholder influence without authority
Applications, data, integration, and platforms expertise
Nice-to-have
Pragmatic delivery-focused approach
Building Architecture Community of Practice
Clear communication across stakeholders
Balanced governance and risk focus
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Key Requirements
Extensive enterprise architecture experience
Experience with SAP rollout and platform strategy
Degree in IT/Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
Architecture certifications beneficial
Experience leading architecture or platform transformation programs