Principal Enterprise Architect

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Portugal
Not specified (likely hybrid or onsite based on context)
Enterprise-wide architecture evolution
Aligning business capabilities and technology
Sap rollout and platform strategy
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to guide the evolution of its enterprise-wide architecture, specifically in the context of a recent SAP rollout and platform reassessment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in ERP-centric environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Job Summary

  • Guide the evolution of Ferring’s enterprise-wide architecture by aligning business capabilities, enterprise applications, platforms, and underlying technologies across Global IT.
  • Shape a lean, pragmatic, and coherent enterprise architecture backed by actionable initiatives that move the organisation from its current state toward a clear target direction.
  • Ferring provides an inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” which offers equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey.

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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to guide the evolution of its enterprise-wide architecture, specifically in the context of a recent SAP rollout and platform reassessment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in ERP-centric environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-wide architecture evolution
  • Aligning business capabilities and technology
  • SAP rollout and platform strategy
  • Lean, pragmatic enterprise architecture
  • Architecture governance forums
  • Global IT domains

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific advances in health areas
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative culture
  • Promote consistency and capability growth
  • Advocate for everyone's right to build a family

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in enterprise architecture
  • Strong exposure to ERP-centric landscapes (e.g., SAP)
  • Proven track record leading architecture or platform transformation
  • Ability to influence and drive outcomes without formal authority
  • Experience running architecture governance forums
  • Strong architectural breadth across applications, data, integration, and platforms
  • Degree in IT/Engineering/Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

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