Chief Architect Our opportunity
We are seeking a leading and inspiring individual to join our team as a Chief Architect at Zurich Global Ventures (ZGV). Zurich Global Ventures (ZGV) is a collection of companies within Zurich Insurance Group that are focused on providing global services and product offerings that go beyond traditional insurance. We aim to get closer to our customers by offering customized, proactive and digital experiences that empower individuals and businesses to be better prepared for the future. Through our businesses such as Corporate Life & Pension, Zurich International, Cover-More, Zurich LiveWell, we focus on customer needs in travel, health and wellness, cyber and employee benefits.
Your role
As a Chief Architect your main responsibilities will involve:
Owning the Zurich Global Ventures architecture agenda, establishing specific design authorities for the most complex running projects and programs.
Driving the continuous integration of the Zurich Global Ventures IT landscape.
Signing the Zurich Global Ventures IT roadmap ensuring scalability, performance, and security in architecture designs.
Assessing new technologies and tools to determine their fit for the organization, recommending technology solutions that can improve efficiency and performance.
Engaging with stakeholders and translating business objectives into clearly defined business cases with focus on IT budgets and financial schedules.
Coordinating the IT budget planning cycles of local teams together with Zurich Global Ventures strategy office.
Your Skills and Experience
As a Chief Architect your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Technical skills: Deep knowledge of IT architecture principles, including enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and technical architecture.
Experience with a wide range of technologies such as cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
Experience in strategic planning.
Expertise in architectural frameworks such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).
Interpersonal skills: Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor architecture teams.
Ability to inspire and drive change within the organization.
Experience: Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or specialized certifications can be a plus.
5-10 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3-5 years in managing large-scale IT projects and programs.
Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English .
Who we are
Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You'd give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It's a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.
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