IT Architect (m/w/d)

Company Description

Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.

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Job Description

This role is responsible for the planning, creation and maintaining enterprise and IT architectures. Verification of architectural compliance of existing environments.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor to the overall IT strategy and ensure the realization of goals
• Secure the company security and data privacy compliance, through awareness and positive collaboration, supporting assessments, audits, and remediation actions
• Define, implement, operate consistent architecture and technology governance practices
• Observe the IT market and prepare management presentations on IT trends
• Develop an IT architecture according to the company strategy
• Gathering requirements from business regarding IT systems and their architectures
• Developing solution proposals and decision-making based on requirements
• Updating IT architectures in line with the IT strategy
• Creating and maintaining system documentation
• Consulting in IT projects regarding IT architectures
• Developing quality standards in IT architectures and plan and conduct design reviews
• Support the evaluation and selection of 3rd party cloud solutions securing privacy & security
• Verify 3rd party IT solutions securing compliance and adhering to our standards
• Build effective cross-organizational relationships and effectively influence staff across the organization

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or business informatics from a higher technical college, university of applied sciences or university
• 6+ years' experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge in the special field of IT architecture
• In-depth knowledge of IT standards, architectures, frameworks, methods, and practices
• Business management knowledge for the evaluation of variants and economic efficiency
• Knowledge of project management
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially communication and moderation skills.
• Experience in dealing with different stakeholders
• Ability to reduce complex issues to their essential elements and communicate them in a comprehensible way
• Pragmatism to achieve goals efficiently
• Ability to make uncomfortable recommendations or decisions
• Ability to work in a team and conflict resolution skills
• Very good written expression skills, to create architectural documentation

Additional Information

• Very competitive salaries with annual performance reviews and bonus awards
• Pension scheme, life insurance and disability insurance
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Inclusive, values led culture
• Responsibility and challenge within multi discipline field of activities
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Career path options