🚀 Senior IT Architect CRM Solutions

Overview

We develop and operate customised IT solutions for the Vorwerk Group and drive the digital transformation with innovative services and agile methods. Our vision: ‘We are your IT @Vorwerk’ - an integrated part of value creation and a reliable partner within the Group, which can look back on more than 140 years of history.

As a successful international company, we offer a creative, collaborative work environment and support at every stage of life, ensuring work-life balance with various benefits.

Join us in shaping the future of Vorwerk.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of flexible and future-ready IT architecture (including application, integration, and data architecture) for several CRM, Marketing and Commission engine related solutions in accordance with the given business requirements and the overall target architecture.
• Provide expert technical guidance for strategic IT initiatives and high-demand programs.
• Support for compliance with security-related standards, policies, and technologies in the context of IT application development.
• Discover optimization potential of the IT architecture landscape and drive towards automation.
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as security, performance, and scalability, while maintaining the expected quality and stability.
• Steer external providers and solution architects to ensure IT compliance, delivery of expected quality standards in alignment with our architectural framework.
• Responsible for the validation of technical solutions delivered by service providers before handover to operations.
• Support project management in areas such as project structure planning, effort estimation, resource planning, and selection of vendors and partners.
• Regular participation in the Enterprise Architecture Chapter.
• Consult and upskill Co-Workers in SAP CRM architecture topics.

You offer us

• Successfully completed an advanced academic degree (e.g., Master's) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, otherwise equivalent practical experience.
• More than 5 years of experience as an IT solution architect in the field of CRM, including Customer Service & Marketing and working on various projects or within service delivery organizations; ideally experience in the areas of Commission engine & Output management.
• Proven experience in strategic IT Architecture Development and Governance.
• Experience of working in product-oriented IT teams.
• Experience in managing external service providers.
• Structured way of working and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to convey complex technical information in an understandable manner.
• Fluent in business level English, both written and spoken.
• Strong team player with experience in lateral leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits that truly fit you

• Exciting challenges & career growth – Take on impactful challenges in an agile environment and actively shape your professional development.
• Team success & continuous learning – We foster a culture of collaboration and shared achievements while investing in your ongoing growth, including an annual €2,500 budget for training, courses, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexibility that fits your life – Enjoy flexible working hours with flextime options, 25 days of vacation, and half a day off on your birthday, plus the freedom to work from home for a better work-life balance.
• Health & Well-being – Enjoy private health insurance with Sanitas, ensuring comprehensive medical coverage for your peace of mind, with the option to include your family through Flexible Compensation.
• Annual Variable Bonus – Earn a performance-based bonus as a percentage of your annual gross salary (pro-rated), linked to both your personal achievements and the company's financial results.
• Product Discount – Get a 50% discount on TM and Kobold vacuum cleaners, available for new purchases every three years.
• Language Learning – Access online English and German classes to enhance your language skills and support your professional growth.
• Flexible Compensation – Customize your benefits by allocating part of your salary to expenses like transport tickets, meal vouchers, and more, optimizing your tax savings and overall compensation.