Global Head of Enterprise Architecture

Global Head of Enterprise Architecture

Global Head of Enterprise Architecture

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Paris (Issy-les-Moulineaux) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R1477

Pluxee is a global player in employee benefits and engagement that operates in 31 countries. Pluxee helps companies attract, engage, and retain talent thanks to a broad range of solutions across Meal & Food, Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits.

Powered by leading technology and more than 5,000 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem made up of more than 500,000 clients, 36 million consumers and 1.7 million merchants.

Conducting its business as a trusted partner for more than 45 years, Pluxee is committed to creating a positive impact on all its stakeholders, from driving business to local communities, to supporting wellbeing at work for employees while protecting the planet.

Employee Contract type: Permanent Regular

Job Description:

As the Global Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the enterprise through transformation and optimization initiatives. This strategic role manages the evolution of a diverse ecosystem made of SaaS & in-house developed solutions, both at global and local level, ensuring the alignment between IT solutions & Business needs. Consequently, you will lead the definition of our Global Enterprise Architecture Strategy and its implementation across 30 countries, leveraging a dedicated team of Solution Architects by domains.

Furthermore, your mission is to ensure that across Pluxee, our platform/application strategy aligns with company business objectives, fostering innovation, ensuring the modernization of the Information System along with the Globalization of our activities and the growth of our Business.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify business needs, select the right solutions and the appropriate technical solutions and architecture to drive operational excellence and enhance our competitive edge in the tech industry.

What you'll be doing:

• Define Enterprise Architecture vision:
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive enterprise architecture framework.
• Define the target platform/application architecture, coordinate relevant stakeholders, and select the solutions to be implemented while ensuring consistency between the different value streams and in line with the company vision and strategic initiatives.
• Manage application portfolio and related Business Capabilities.
• Build short-term and mid-term architecture plans with countries to adhere to Enterprise Architecture vision and support strategic objectives.
• Support implementation of Strategic transformation Projects:
• Lead architecture framing to translate business needs into technical solutions & strategic initiatives. Support RFP needs when required.
• Define target architectures. Oversee the architectural aspects of initiatives.
• Ensure that projects are executed efficiently and effectively while adhering to architectural standards.
• Build the decommissioning plan with relevant stakeholders (notably IT regional architects and business stakeholders).
• Ensuring Cohesion Between Technical and Functional Parts:
• Drive the definition of Business Capabilities, in strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders (notably other global teams, regions and countries).
• Bridge the gap between technical teams and business units to ensure seamless integration and alignment of architectural solutions with business needs.
• Facilitate integration across various platforms and systems.
• Driving Technology Innovation:
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on business operations.
• Foster a culture of innovation by promoting the adoption of new tools and methodologies that enhance productivity.
• Establishing Architectural Governance:
• Define and enforce organization-wide architecture principles, standards, best practices, tools, policies, and governance.
• Ensure compliance with these standards across all technology initiatives to maintain consistency and quality.
• Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with executive leadership to align architectural strategies with business goals, providing insights and recommendations to inform decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and translate them into effective architectural solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Animating the Architecture Team:
• Drive Global and Regional Architecture teams and coordinate with Country Architecture teams. Chair and lead the Architecture Council.
• Build, manage and animate the community of Enterprise & Solution Architects.
• Implement governance to build and share Enterprise Architecture vision and its communication across the organisation.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, professional growth and excellence.

You're a match:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or related roles within a technology area.
• Proven track record in leading architecture teams and managing large-scale transformation projects.
• Proven experience with the Azure ecosystem.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in enterprise architecture.
• Strong Leadership, excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience in Bank, Assurance or Payment Services is a plus.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work in a complex international environment, with a matrix structure.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about enterprise architecture in relation to business goals, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments, building strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and support for architectural initiatives.
• Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Ability to engage with business and C-level stakeholders, explaining technology in non-technical terms.
• Cultivates innovation, creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

To get this challenge:

• Video call or face to face with Joseph Boudara - VP Governance & IT
• Video call or face to face with Saïd Layadi - VP Product Engineering
• Video call or face to face with Gabriel Rotella - CTO

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Happy at work:

1. A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.
2. A great culture: People matter - a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!
3. An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive workplace where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are a given.